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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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying MAD → JFK
13 pilot reports along this route
13 / 13
Reporting smooth
0 / 13
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP TSC252 4712N03821W 0223 F410 4758N03000W 0307 4558N02001W MS61 160/27 KT CGUBT QXT AOE 260223 J93A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL276 4603N05420W 0223 F390 PORTI 0234 4700N05000W MS53 266/64 KT N812NW DDL YQX 260223 J31A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL238 4604N03825W 0221 F370 4600N03000W 0311 4400N02000W MS54 125/37 KT N14120 DDL IG1 260222 F41A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP N599H 4629N04612W 0219 F430 4700N04000W 0250 4700N03000W MS58 261/20 KT N599H QXT AOE 260219 A67A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC174 4616N04850W 0219 F330 4759N04000W 0306 4759N03000W MS45 236/43 KT CGOIF QXS YYT 260219 J52A
7m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour 35 minutes, 2 hours, and 5 hours 20 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 a bit bumpy initially, 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 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 8h 00min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Moderate
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Smooth
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
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
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (40°)
Sky
NSC
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
a359
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
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.