Your Flight
We analysed more than 6,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City.
Delta Air Lines
JFK
SLC
DL863
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
JFK
→
SLC
79
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
3h 30m
Duration
1,724 nm
Distance
40,000 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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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → SLC
15 pilot reports along this route
7 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
4
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
TOL UA /OV TOL290040/TM 1618/FL290/TP BCS1/TB CONS LGT/RM ZOB
10m ago
Smooth
RKS UA /OV OCS140045/TM 1616/FL320/TP A21N/TB LGT OCNL MOD/ZLC
12m ago
Moderate
TTF UA /OV CRL275025/TM 1614/FL380/TP LJ60/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
14m ago
Smooth
FNT UA /OV FNT350012/TM 1613/FL110/TP CRJ9/SK BASE UNKN/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZOB
15m ago
Smooth
JFK UUA /OV KJFK045004/TM 1612/FL003/TP B777/SK BKN002/RM LLWS +/-15 KT 003 DURD RY22L
16m ago
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6,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and over the Rocky Mountains – these areas 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 89 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 13 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth 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 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:49
Light
0:49-1:18
Light
1:18-1:46
Light
1:46-2:14
Light
2:14-2:42
Light
2:42-3:10
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
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (320°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
7°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
a21n
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.