KJFK KLAX

John F Kennedy International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
Route Information
Departure

KJFK (JFK)

Distance

3,974.2 km (2,145.9 nautical miles)

Arrival

KLAX (LAX)

Flight Time

371 minutes (6h 11m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Comfortable
Noticeable
Uncomfortable
Formula: (Probability × Intensity)
Flight Smoothness Score
9.5 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
81%
Smooth
17%
Light
1%
Moderate
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Your Flight

We analysed more than 8,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Sierra Nevada – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

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

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 29 knots.

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.

Relaxation Exercises
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models • 12 atmospheric pressure levels analyzed • Updated every 6 hours
Most Common
SMOOTH
81% of your flight
Peak Intensity
MODERATE
Excellent conditions
Route Breakdown (81 zones)
Moderate
1 zones (1%)
Light
14 zones (17%)
Smooth
66 zones (81%)
Forecast Valid: Jul 16, 18:00 UTC (Generated: Jul 16, 18:00 UTC)
Flight Timeline 6h 11min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Light
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:25
Smooth
2:25-2:53
Smooth
2:53-3:21
Light
3:21-3:49
Light
3:49-4:17
Smooth
4:17-4:45
Smooth
4:45-5:13
Smooth
5:13-5:41
Light
Landing
Moderate
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR
Comparing Two Turbulence Metrics:
  • ZTI (ZeroTurb Index): Our proprietary composite metric (0.0-1.0 scale)
  • EDR (Eddy Dissipation Rate): ICAO/WMO official standard (m^(2/3)/s scale)
ZTI Scale (Custom)
Smooth
<0.2
Light
0.2-0.5
Moderate
0.5-0.75
Severe
>0.75
EDR Scale (ICAO)
Smooth
<0.1
Light
0.1-0.4
Moderate
0.4-0.7
Severe
>0.7

Detailed Analysis Below: While flights generally follow these patterns, our advanced turbulence prediction system analyzes real-time weather data, atmospheric conditions, and pilot reports to provide you with precise, route-specific forecasts. Review the detailed metrics and interactive maps below for a comprehensive understanding of expected conditions along your flight path.

How Aircraft Size Affects Your Comfort

Did you know that the size of your aircraft can affect how turbulence feels? Larger, wide-body aircraft have more mass and inertia, which means they absorb turbulent air movements more smoothly. Smaller regional jets and turboprops are lighter, so passengers may feel more noticeable movement during the same turbulence conditions.

Important: All commercial aircraft, regardless of size, are designed and certified to safely handle even severe turbulence. The difference is only in passenger comfort - not safety.

Learn more about how aircraft size affects your turbulence experience
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Comprehensive Flight Profile Altitude • Wind • Turbulence

Flight Altitude Profile
  • X-axis: Distance along route (km)
  • Y-axis (left): Aircraft altitude (feet)
  • Blue = Climb phase
  • Green = Cruise phase
  • Orange = Descent phase
Pilot Reports (PIREPs)

Real turbulence reports from pilots who recently flew near your route:

  • Green = Smooth (no turbulence)
  • Yellow = Light turbulence
  • Orange = Moderate turbulence
  • Red = Severe turbulence
Wind Speed
  • Y-axis (right): Wind speed in knots
  • Sudden wind changes often indicate turbulence
  • Hover over points to see wind direction
AI Comfort Forecast
  • Y-axis (right): Comfort Score (0-70)
  • <1 = Smooth (cyan)
  • 1-25 = Light (green)
  • 25-50 = Moderate (orange)
  • >50 = Severe (red)
Tip: Look for areas where multiple indicators coincide (e.g., pilot reports + AI forecast + wind changes) to identify the most likely turbulence zones.
Global Winds Forecast ECMWF Open Data Worldwide Coverage
Route-Specific Forecast: Wind data calculated at 81 waypoints along your flight path using high-resolution ECMWF global weather model (0.25° grid, ~25km resolution).
Minimum Winds
5 kt
6 mph
Average Winds
29 kt
33 mph
Maximum Winds
71 kt
81 mph
Valid: Jul 16, 21:00 UTC
Source: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
Flight Planning: Headwinds increase flight time and fuel consumption. Tailwinds decrease both. Strong crosswinds may affect takeoff/landing at airports.
Wind Impact Analysis GOOD
Wind Assessment: Light headwinds (6 kt avg) will have minimal impact on flight time. Light crosswinds averaging 19 kt - minimal impact
Route Wind Breakdown
Tailwinds
38 zones (47%)
Headwinds
15 zones (19%)
Crosswinds
27 zones (33%)
Minimal headwinds/tailwinds - typical flight time expected
Flight Time Impact
6 kt
Avg Headwind
+4 min
Time Impact
Slower than normal
Wind Range:
• Max Tailwind: 22 kt
• Max Headwind: 57 kt
• Max Crosswind: 44 kt
Wind Speed Along Route ECMWF Forecast
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) Analysis Custom Algorithm
What is ZTI? Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index combines three meteorological indicators to give you a comprehensive turbulence probability (0.0-1.0 scale). The chart below shows how each component contributes to the overall ZTI along your route:
  • Richardson Number (Ri): Atmospheric stability - lower values indicate CAT risk
  • Wind Shear Index (WSI): Rate of wind speed/direction changes
  • Temperature Gradient Index (TGI): Frontal boundary strength
  • ZTI (Composite): Proprietary composite of the three indices above
ZTI Thresholds: Smooth: 0.0-0.2 Light: 0.2-0.5 Moderate: 0.5-0.75 Severe: 0.75-1.0
Scientific GTG Analysis NOAA Standards
For Aviation Professionals: This section shows turbulence zones using conservative NOAA GTG thresholds. These scientific thresholds are more cautious than the user-friendly "Comfort View" above, which better represents typical passenger experience.

Note: Modern aircraft are designed to handle moderate turbulence effortlessly. What scientific models classify as "moderate" often goes unnoticed by passengers due to advanced flight control systems and aircraft structural design. Most commercial flights encounter some level of atmospheric turbulence that the aircraft manages automatically.
Zone Distribution (Scientific Thresholds)
37%
Smooth (<15%)
30 zones
33%
Light (15-30%)
27 zones
30%
Moderate (30-50%)
24 zones
0%
Severe (≥50% prob)
0 zones
Threshold Comparison
Category Comfort View Scientific (NOAA)
Smooth <20% probability <15% probability
Light 20-50% 15-30%
Moderate 50-75% 30-50%
Severe ≥75% ≥50%
Turbulence Probability Along Route GTG Forecast
Low (0-30%)
Light or no turbulence
Medium (30-50%)
Moderate turbulence likely
High (50-70%)
Moderate-severe expected
Extreme (70-100%)
Severe turbulence
Active SIGMETs (Turbulence Warnings) 8 Warnings
SIGMETs are official warnings about significant turbulence that may affect flight safety. Always consult official aviation weather briefings before flight.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: W (290°) at 35 kt (~40 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS31 KKCI 162155 SIGE CONVECTIVE SIGMET 60E VALID UNTIL 2355Z NJ PA DE MD AND NJ CSTL WTRS FROM 30NNW CYN-90ESE CYN-60ESE SIE-30W SIE-40E EMI-30NNW CYN AREA SEV TS MOV FROM 29035KT. TOPS ABV FL450. HAIL TO 1 IN...WIND GUSTS TO 50KT POSS. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 140ESE ACK-190SE ACK-60SE SBY-40W HNN-APE-40S PSB-140ESE ACK WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40N BVT-50SE FLO-110SE MIA-EYW-VUZ-40N BVT WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: W (250°) at 10 kt (~12 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS32 KKCI 162155 SIGC CONVECTIVE SIGMET 06C VALID UNTIL 2355Z WI IL MN IA FROM 30NNE EAU-20SSE ORD-10NE JOT-60WNW DBQ-30ENE MSP-30NNE EAU AREA TS MOV FROM 25010KT. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30N TUL-HRV-90SE PSX-80E BRO-LRD-DLF-ELP-50NNW CME-30N TUL WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 80WNW INL-40SW GIJ-VUZ-ICT-60SSW OBH-40NNE DSM-FAR-40E DIK-50N ISN-80WNW INL WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: Stationary or slow-moving
Raw SIGMET: WSUS33 KKCI 162155 SIGW CONVECTIVE SIGMET 38W VALID UNTIL 2355Z CA FROM 30SSE HEC-60SSE TRM-30ESE MZB-40SW HEC-30SSE HEC AREA TS MOV LTL. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30NNW HVR-50N RAP-CYS-40NNW TCC-ELP-50SSW TUS-30W BZA-MZB-BTY-70ESE YDC-30NNW HVR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40SW YDC-SEA-120WNW ONP-140W TOU-TOU-50E TOU-HUH-40SW YDC WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: N (10°) at 10 kt (~12 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS33 KKCI 162155 SIGW CONVECTIVE SIGMET 39W VALID UNTIL 2355Z NM AZ FROM 60NNW ABQ-30SW CME-60SSW DMN-50S TUS-80WSW TUS-60NNW ABQ AREA TS MOV FROM 01010KT. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30NNW HVR-50N RAP-CYS-40NNW TCC-ELP-50SSW TUS-30W BZA-MZB-BTY-70ESE YDC-30NNW HVR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40SW YDC-SEA-120WNW ONP-140W TOU-TOU-50E TOU-HUH-40SW YDC WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: Stationary or slow-moving
Raw SIGMET: WSUS33 KKCI 162155 SIGW CONVECTIVE SIGMET 40W VALID UNTIL 2355Z CO MT WY AZ UT ID NV FROM 30SSE LWT-50NE CZI-40NNW TBC-60SW ILC-60NW LKT-30SSE LWT AREA TS MOV LTL. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30NNW HVR-50N RAP-CYS-40NNW TCC-ELP-50SSW TUS-30W BZA-MZB-BTY-70ESE YDC-30NNW HVR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40SW YDC-SEA-120WNW ONP-140W TOU-TOU-50E TOU-HUH-40SW YDC WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: Stationary or slow-moving
Raw SIGMET: WSUS33 KKCI 162155 SIGW CONVECTIVE SIGMET 41W VALID UNTIL 2355Z AZ UT NV FROM 60SW ILC-40NNW TBC-50SSW INW-60WNW PHX-60SW ILC AREA TS MOV LTL. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30NNW HVR-50N RAP-CYS-40NNW TCC-ELP-50SSW TUS-30W BZA-MZB-BTY-70ESE YDC-30NNW HVR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40SW YDC-SEA-120WNW ONP-140W TOU-TOU-50E TOU-HUH-40SW YDC WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: S (180°) at 10 kt (~12 mph)
Raw SIGMET: WSUS32 KKCI 162155 SIGC CONVECTIVE SIGMET 07C VALID UNTIL 2355Z TN KY IN IL MO AR KS NE FROM 50W PWE-20NNE TTH-40ESE BWG-60E DYR-30NW ICT-50W PWE AREA TS MOV FROM 18010KT. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30N TUL-HRV-90SE PSX-80E BRO-LRD-DLF-ELP-50NNW CME-30N TUL WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 80WNW INL-40SW GIJ-VUZ-ICT-60SSW OBH-40NNE DSM-FAR-40E DIK-50N ISN-80WNW INL WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
SIGMET KKCI Severe Convective
Altitude Range: 0 - 45,000 ft (FL000 - FL450)
Valid: Jul 16, 21:55 UTC - 23:55 UTC
Movement: Stationary or slow-moving
Raw SIGMET: WSUS33 KKCI 162155 SIGW CONVECTIVE SIGMET 43W VALID UNTIL 2355Z CO NM WY UT FROM 40E OCS-50NW DEN-30WNW TCC-40ENE ABQ-10SE HVE-40E OCS AREA TS MOV LTL. TOPS ABV FL450. OUTLOOK VALID 162355-170355 AREA 1...FROM 30NNW HVR-50N RAP-CYS-40NNW TCC-ELP-50SSW TUS-30W BZA-MZB-BTY-70ESE YDC-30NNW HVR WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS. AREA 2...FROM 40SW YDC-SEA-120WNW ONP-140W TOU-TOU-50E TOU-HUH-40SW YDC WST ISSUANCES POSS. REFER TO MOST RECENT ACUS01 KWNS FROM STORM PREDICTION CENTER FOR SYNOPSIS AND METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS.
Active Turbulence Warnings (AIRSIGMETs) Loading...
Lightning Activity (Last Hour) Severe Activity

797

Total Strikes

4 min ago

Latest Strike

Active

Ongoing Activity

1 hour

Time Window
Lightning strikes near your route indicate convective activity (thunderstorms). Active storms detected within the last 15 minutes. Areas with lightning typically have severe turbulence, icing, hail, and strong winds. Avoid these areas by at least 20 nautical miles.
Pilot Reports (PIREPs) - 24 Reports
What are PIREPs? Pilot Reports (PIREPs) are real-time observations from pilots flying the route. They provide the most accurate turbulence information available.
Time (UTC) Intensity Altitude Aircraft Report
Airport Forecasts (TAF) - Next 24-30 Hours
Departure: KJFK
Valid: Jul 16 18:00 - Jul 18 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 230° at 14 kt gusting to 23 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: SCT 4500 ft, BKN 25000 ft
18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 230° at 14 kt gusting to 23 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: SCT 4500 ft, BKN 25000 ft
PROB PROB 30% 20:00 - 00:00 UTC
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN 5000 ft (CB)
PROB PROB 30% 20:00 - 00:00 UTC
Weather: -TSRA
Clouds: BKN 5000 ft (CB)
FM 00:00 - 06:00 UTC
Wind: 310° at 12 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: BKN 25000 ft
FM 00:00 - 06:00 UTC
Wind: 310° at 12 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: BKN 25000 ft
FM 06:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wind: 340° at 6 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: BKN 25000 ft
FM 06:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wind: 340° at 6 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Weather: FU
Clouds: BKN 25000 ft
FM 13:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 340° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 25000 ft
FM 13:00 - 18:00 UTC
Wind: 340° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: SCT 25000 ft
FM 18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 210° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 5000 ft, SCT 25000 ft
FM 18:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 210° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6+ SM
Clouds: FEW 5000 ft, SCT 25000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KJFK 161724Z 1618/1724 23014G23KT 5SM FU SCT045 BKN250 PROB30 1620/1624 VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB FM170000 31012KT 5SM FU BKN250 FM170600 34006KT 5SM FU BKN250 FM171300 34008KT P6SM SCT250 FM171800 21011KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250
Arrival: KLAX
Forecast Valid: Jul 16 18:00 - Jul 18 00:00 UTC
18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SKC
18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SKC
FM 20:00 - 03:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 12 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SKC
FM 20:00 - 03:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 12 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SKC
FM 03:00 - 08:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 25000 ft
FM 03:00 - 08:00 UTC
Wind: 260° at 6 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 25000 ft
FM 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Wind: 110° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: BKN at 900 ft
FM 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Wind: 110° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: BKN at 900 ft
FM 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Wind: 140° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 1200 ft
FM 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Wind: 140° at 8 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 1200 ft
FM 20:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 240° at 10 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 25000 ft
FM 20:00 - 00:00 UTC
Wind: 240° at 10 kt
Visibility: 6+
Clouds: SCT at 25000 ft
Raw TAF: 
TAF KLAX 161728Z 1618/1724 26006KT P6SM SKC FM162000 26012KT P6SM SKC FM170300 26006KT P6SM SCT250 FM170800 11008KT P6SM BKN009 FM171700 14008KT P6SM SCT012 FM172000 24010KT P6SM SCT250
About TAF: Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF) provide detailed 24-30 hour weather forecasts for airports, including wind, visibility, cloud ceiling, and weather phenomena. Updated every 6 hours by NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
Current Airport Weather (METAR)
Departure: KJFK
Temperature: 28°C (82°F) | Dewpoint: 19°C
Wind: 200° at 9 kt
Visibility: 6 SM
Sky: BKN2900 OVC25000 (Base: 2900 ft)
Flight Category: MVFR
Altimeter: 1010.20 inHg (1010 mb)
Observed: Jul 16 21:51 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KJFK 162151Z 20009KT 6SM FU BKN029 OVC250 28/19 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 FU OVC250 T02830194 $
Arrival: KLAX
Temperature: 27°C (80°F) | Dewpoint: 18°C
Wind: 270° at 11 kt
Sky: FEW1500 (Base: 1500 ft)
Flight Category: VFR
Altimeter: 1010.20 inHg (1010 mb)
Observed: Jul 16 20:53 UTC
Raw METAR: 
METAR KLAX 162053Z 27011KT 10SM FEW015 27/18 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02670183 58003 $
About METAR: Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METAR) provide current weather observations from airports, including temperature, wind, visibility, clouds, and atmospheric pressure. Updated hourly by NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Flight Categories: VFR (Good), MVFR (Marginal), IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), LIFR (Low Instrument Flight Rules).
Route Segment Analysis

The route has been divided into segments of approximately 500km each for detailed analysis.

Route Map With GTG Forecast Overlay
Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Unlike generic turbulence forecasts, we've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability (0.0-1.0 scale) instead of vague categories. Our approach processes raw ECMWF atmospheric data through custom calculations to detect Clear-Air Turbulence (CAT), wind shear zones, and frontal boundaries that cause bumpy rides.

This forecast integrates data from:

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

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.

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