Your Flight
We analysed more than 3,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.
Delta Connection
JFK
MSP
DL4941
Delta Connection · Live forecast
JFK
→
MSP
Also sold as:
74
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 26m
Duration
892 nm
Distance
36,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MSP
3 pilot reports along this route
2 / 3
Reporting smooth
0 / 3
Light turbulence
1
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
AVP UA /OV LVZ120010/TM 0354/FL140/TP GL5T/TA M07/IC LGT RIME
12m ago
Smooth
DTW UA /OV RWY 27R/TM 0351/FLDURD/TP CRJ7/RM +/- 10 KIAS
15m ago
Severe
AVP UUA /OV LVZ310020/TM 0346/FL270/TP GLF4/TB SEV 230-270
20m ago
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3,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
48 minutes and 1 hour 25 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 77 knots.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 3h 26min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Moderate
1:16-1:44
Moderate
1:44-2:12
Light
2:12-2:39
Light
2:39-3:06
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
20 kt G35 (250°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
-11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
mitsubishi crj-900lr
Category
Regional Jet
Size
Small
Comfort
Regional jets are smaller and lighter, so turbulence may be more noticeable to passengers. However, they are fully certified and safe for all weather conditions.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.