Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.
American Airlines
MAD
JFK
AA9603
American Airlines · Live forecast
MAD
→
JFK
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Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 0m
Duration
3,111 nm
Distance
40,000 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 MAD → JFK
9 pilot reports along this route
9 / 9
Reporting smooth
0 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP BAW18B 4641N04506W 0148 F400 4900N04000W 0218 5100N03000W MS58 233/18 KT GVIIJ DDL XXH 260148 F06A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL250 4603N05422W 0148 F370 PORTI 0159 4700N05000W MS52 263/57 KT N830NW DDL YYT 260148 J32A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP IBE0362 4648N02910W 0145 F350 4400N02000W 0245 MUDOS MS47 144/33 KT ECONR DDL IG1 260145 J98A
6m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC252 4627N04611W 0141 F390 4658N04000W 0213 4758N03000W MS59 270/39 KT CGUBT QXS YYT 260141 J83A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL174 4601N05432W 0141 F370 PORTI 0153 4700N05000W MS52 263/58 KT N831NW DDL YQY 260141 J61A
10m ago
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11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
2 hours and 5 hours 15 minutes 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 crossing the North Atlantic Ocean and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 49 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 11 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Smooth
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Moderate
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Moderate
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (340°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
9 kt (160°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
21°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
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.