Your Flight
We analysed more than 200 data points along your route from LaGuardia Airport, New York to New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh.
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
✈
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport
Route Information
Departure
LGA (LGA)
Distance
83.1 km (44.9 nautical miles)
Arrival
SWF (SWF)
Estimated Flight Time
30 minutes (0h 30m)
Flight Profile
Cruise Altitude: 24,000 ft (Flight Level 240)
Route calculated using great circle navigation
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 LGA → SWF
3 pilot reports along this route
1 / 3
Reporting smooth
2 / 3
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
AVP UA /OV LVZ11006/TM 0901/FL180/TP GLEX/TB LGT
6m ago
Light
BDL UA /OV KBDL360012/TM 0847/FL045/TP B762/TB OCNL LGT
20m ago
Smooth
JFK UA /OV JFK/TM 0840/FL004/TP A320/SK BKN004/RM BASES REPORTED 400 BY AN A320
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
200 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains – conditions there 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 48 knots.
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 30 min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
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
4 mi
Wind
14 kt G23 (130°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
9°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport — Arrival
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G18 (140°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
6°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
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.