Your Flight
We analysed more than 2,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
ORD
DL5397
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
ORD
21
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
2h 59m
Duration
641 nm
Distance
30,000 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 → ORD
14 pilot reports along this route
5 / 14
Reporting smooth
4 / 14
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV JFK200002/TM 0155/FL010/TP A330/RM LLWS +15 KT DURC
5m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV MMU/TM 0155/FL003/TP C550/SK OVC003/RM MMU ARRIVAL RWY23
5m ago
Smooth
BFD UA /OV BFD190015/TM 0153/FL290/TP B738/TB OCNL MOD-SEV/RM NO DAMAGES/INJURIES ZOB
7m ago
Smooth
BUF UA /OV BUF360005/TM 0153/FL011/TP BCS3/SK BKN 011/WV +/- 8KTS/RM BRAKING ACTION MEDIUM RUNWAY 23
7m ago
Light
ORD UA /OV ARR/TM 0153/FL040/TP PC12/SK VMC/TB LT CHOP
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
2,500 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
22 minutes into the flight: Expect more intense turbulence. Keep your seatbelt fastened.
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.
Buckle Up
We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Standard wind conditions expected at cruising altitude.
Landing
Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach 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 2h 59min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:48
Severe
0:48-1:16
Severe
1:16-1:44
Moderate
1:44-2:12
Severe
2:12-2:39
Severe
Landing
Moderate
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
21 kt G30 (280°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
10°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G28 (230°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-5°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.