Delta Air Lines LGA JFK DL9969
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
LGA JFK
DL9969 · Jul 16, 2026 · 19:44 ED
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Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
4h 15m
Duration
9 nm
Distance
-
Cruise Altitude
VERY LOW
Confidence
Too short for a turbulence forecast

Forecastable turbulence (jet streams and clear-air turbulence) forms high up, on longer flights. A hop this short barely reaches cruise altitude, so there is almost nothing to predict, and short flights are among the smoothest you can take. Any bumps are usually brief, during climb or descent, from local winds near the ground.

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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying LGA → JFK
5 pilot reports along this route
4 / 5
Reporting smooth
1 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
POU UA /OV IGN/TM 2253/FL320/TP E75S/TB LGT CHOP
8m ago
Smooth
HVN UA /OV DURD/TM 2252/FL008/TP C172/WX 3SM
9m ago
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR02006/TM 2228/FL017/TP C182/WX FV03SM
33m ago
Smooth
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 2225/FLSFC/TP BCS1/SK BKN017/WX 5SM/RM DURD RY 24
36m ago
Smooth
EWR UA /OV EWR/TM 2218/FL005/TP E75L/WX 1 1/2SM/RM RWY INSIGHT OUT OF 005. FU
43m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
100 data points analyzed
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Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with some light bumps expected. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 59 knots.

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 4h 15min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:47
Moderate
0:47-1:14
Moderate
1:14-1:41
Moderate
1:41-2:08
Moderate
2:08-2:35
Light
2:35-3:02
Light
3:02-3:29
Light
3:29-3:55
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
15 kt G35 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
30°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
12 kt (310°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
31°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.