Your Flight
We analysed more than 12,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Milan Malpensa International Airport, Ferno (VA).
American Airlines
JFK
MXP
AA198
American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MXP
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
7h 50m
Duration
3,463 nm
Distance
39,000 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 → MXP
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP DAL36 5051N02224W 0915 F330 5100N02000W 0925 DINIM MS53 226/106 KT N841MH QXT AOE 160915 F82A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL102 5050N02224W 0915 F370 5059N02000W 0925 5059N01500W MS60 222/106 KT N793UA DDL XXN 160916 F10A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX451 5150N02159W 0915 F370 5158N02000W 0923 5158N01500W MS58 229/111 KT DAERA QXT AME 160915 F55A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ETH500 4905N04336W 0913 F340 4801N05001W 0950 NICSO MS47 298/77 KT ETAZN DDL XXH 160913 J88A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL146 4950N02234W 0913 F370 5000N02000W 0924 SOMAX MS59 222/100 KT N663UA DDL XXN 160913 F21A
4m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
12,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
5 hours 50 minutes, 6 hours 20 minutes, and 7 hours 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Apennines – these areas can sometimes cause 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 67 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 47 minutes early.
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 7h 50min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-2:59
Light
2:59-3:28
Light
3:28-3:57
Light
3:57-4:26
Light
4:26-4:55
Light
4:55-5:24
Light
5:24-5:53
Moderate
5:53-6:22
Moderate
6:22-6:51
Moderate
6:51-7:20
Moderate
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
4 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
8°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
MXP
Milan Malpensa International Airport — Arrival
Wind
5 kt (340°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
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.