US
AIRPORT
JFK
WORLD RANK
#69

New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
725
Flights/Day
20:19
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
25°C
Mostly Cloudy • 12kt • 1011.60"
Observed: 22:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
16:00
CLR
17:00
CLR
21:00
CLR
02:00
CLR
10:00
CLR
14:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About John F Kennedy International Airport

JFK's coastal location brings winter nor'easters and summer sea breeze effects. Wind shear detection systems help manage challenging crosswind conditions.

Is JFK Airport turbulent?

JFK's coastal location on Long Island creates unique turbulence challenges. Winter brings strong nor'easters with gusty crosswinds, while spring and summer see sea breeze effects that can make approaches bumpy. The airport has wind shear detection systems installed due to its exposure to coastal weather patterns.

  • Nor'easters bring 5-10 significant coastal storms between October and April
  • Sea breezes penetrate 5-40 miles inland during spring and summer
  • Airport has a $27 million wind shear detection system
When is turbulence worst at JFK?

Winter months (December-February) are roughest due to nor'easters bringing strong winds and low-level wind shear. Summer afternoons can also be bumpy from convective activity and sea breeze convergence. Early fall (September-October) typically offers the calmest conditions.

Why are JFK landings sometimes bumpy?

The coastal location exposes the airport to sea breeze effects and crosswinds from the Atlantic. Prevailing winds shift from southwest in summer to northwest in winter, creating different approach challenges. During nor'easters, wind gusts can exceed 40 mph, making landings noticeably rough.

Is turbulence at New York dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from New York?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Local
JFK MAD
DL DL126 +1
20:20
Local
JFK AMM
RJ RJ262
20:25
Local
JFK CLT
DL DL5036
20:28
Local
JFK SEA
AS AS23
20:29
Local
JFK FLL
B61701
20:30
Local
JFK ZRH
LX LX15 +1
20:30
Local
JFK KEF
FI FI614
20:30
Local
JFK GRU
LA LA8181 +1
20:30
Local
JFK RFD
8C3306
20:30
Local
JFK LGA
DL DL5566
20:30
Local
JFK SAN
DL DL685
20:45
Local
JFK EDI
AA AA82 +2
20:45
Local
JFK DEL
AA AA292
20:45
Local
JFK CMN
AT AT201
20:45
Local
JFK LAS
B6 B6111
airbus a321-231
20:48
Local
JFK ONT
5X1193
20:49
Local
JFK PBI
B6 B62053
airbus a320-232
20:50
Local
JFK RDU
B6 B61185
airbus a320-232
20:50
Local
JFK CMH
DL DL5658
20:50
Local
JFK MCO
B61083
20:50
Local
JFK VCE
DL DL288
20:50
Local
JFK LHR
B67 +1
20:55
Local
JFK PDL
S4246
20:55
Local
JFK DOV
N8830
20:55
Local
JFK PHX
DL DL784
20:55
Local
JFK STI
B6937 +1
20:59
Local
JFK MSP
DL DL1032
20:59
Local
JFK ATL
B6719
21:00
Local
JFK BWI
8C6787
21:00
Local
JFK MUC
AA AA784
21:00
Local
JFK ORD
B6895
21:00
Local
JFK IST
TK TK6898
21:00
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA2026
21:00
Local
JFK LAX
AA AA117 +1
21:00
Local
JFK CVG
8C6788 +1
21:00
Local
JFK DUB
B6841 +2
21:05
Local
JFK BUF
AA AA9934
21:05
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL1732 +1
21:10
Local
JFK FCO
AZ AZ611
21:10
Local
JFK YYZ
DL DL5170
21:10
Local
JFK CLE
DL DL4946
21:15
Local
JFK BNA
LXJ576
21:15
Local
JFK BRU
KJ588 +1
21:15
Local
JFK CGF
LXJ335
21:15
Local
JFK AMS
KL KL644
21:24
Local
JFK ATH
AA AA326
21:25
Local
JFK RIC
DL DL4659
21:25
Local
JFK DCA
B6 B62587 +3
airbus a220-300
21:25
Local
JFK BOS
DL DL2639 +1
21:29
Local
JFK PIT
YX5779
21:29
Local
JFK ORF
DL DL5326
21:30
Local
JFK CDG
AF AF7
21:30
Local
JFK LAS
B6711
21:30
Local
JFK GRR
1I900
21:30
Local
JFK DFW
AA AA9789
21:32
Local
JFK CTH
1L693
21:35
Local
JFK STI
B6 B62637
airbus a320-232
21:35
Local
JFK MSP
DL DL9900
21:40
Local
JFK HKG
CX CX3295
21:40
Local
JFK BQN
B6 B62839
airbus a320-232
21:40
Local
JFK LHR
BA BA114 +1
21:45
Local
JFK DTW
B61419
21:45
Local
JFK GRU
DL DL227
21:45
Local
JFK VIE
OS OS36
21:50
Local
JFK FRA
LH LH405
21:54
Local
JFK SFO
B6515
21:54
Local
JFK CLE
B62768
21:55
Local
JFK AKL
NZ NZ1
21:59
Local
JFK ROC
B61186
21:59
Local
JFK LAX
B6923
22:00
Local
JFK ABJ
ET ET513
22:00
Local
JFK PIT
B61195
22:00
Local
JFK MXP
DL DL184 +1
22:00
Local
JFK BOS
B68418 +1
22:05
Local
JFK DOH
QR QR702
22:05
Local
JFK LIS
TP TP210
22:14
Local
JFK BUF
B6102 +1
22:15
Local
JFK OPO
DL DL114
22:15
Local
JFK SIN
SQ SQ23
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