Your Flight
We analysed more than 10,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
National Airlines
JFK
PIK
N8864
National Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
PIK
78
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 39m
Duration
2,787 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
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This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → PIK
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP RCH572 5514N03816W 2245 F330 5600N03000W 2320 5600N02000W MS42 225/30 KT 00219A DDL XXN 162245 F14A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP VIR25B 5351N04217W 2244 F380 5300N05000W 2322 PELTU MS53 347/77 KT GVBZZ DDL XXN 162244 L79A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP QTR8165 5332N03543W 2244 F330 5400N03000W 2307 5400N02000W MS42 287/25 KT A7BFQ QXT AOE 162244 F36A
8m ago
Smooth
ARP UAE9935 5536N02749W 2242 F300 5532N03000W 2252 5502N04000W MS37 255/22 KT A6EFO DDL XXH 162242 F36A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR6732 5526N01700W 2242 F340 5600N02000W 2255 5700N03000W MS50 336/17 KT FGUOB QXS BRR 162242 F13A
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
10,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 20 minutes and 4 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, and over the Scottish Highlands – 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 51 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 26 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 6h 39min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:25
Light
2:25-2:53
Light
2:53-3:21
Moderate
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Moderate
4:17-4:45
Light
4:45-5:13
Light
5:13-5:41
Light
5:41-6:09
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
6 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (200°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
28°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport — Arrival
Wind
1 kt
Sky
Unknown
Temperature
17°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.