US
AIRPORT
JFK
WORLD RANK
#72

New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
711
Flights/Day
15:00
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
18°C
Partly Cloudy • 16kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1017.00"
Observed: 17:58 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
14:00
CLR
17:00
CLR
21:00
CLR
01:00
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09:00
CLR
13:00
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 CMH
DL DL5659
embraer e175lr
15:10
Local
JFK RSW
B6 B61729
airbus a320-232
15:10
Local
JFK LAX
DL DL738 +1
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15:13
Local
JFK STI
B6 B6837 +1
airbus a321-271nx
15:20
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL679
boeing 767-332(er)
15:32
Local
JFK PTY
CM CM812
boeing 737 max 9
15:35
Local
JFK CVG
D0 D0255
boeing 777-f1h
15:35
Local
JFK BOG
AV AV211
airbus a320-251n
15:40
Local
JFK FRA
LH LH401
airbus a340-642
15:49
Local
JFK DCA
DL DL5699
embraer e175lr
15:56
Local
JFK CMH
AA AA4767
embraer e175lr
15:59
Local
JFK PHX
AA AA636
airbus a321-231
15:59
Local
JFK FLL
B6 B6801
airbus a220-300
15:59
Local
JFK BOS
B6 B6618
airbus a220-300
16:00
Local
JFK ACK
1I598 +1
16:00
Local
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DL DL5235
mitsubishi crj-900lr
16:00
Local
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AM AM409
16:02
Local
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DL DL5077
16:05
Local
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AS AS41
16:05
Local
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AZ AZ609
16:05
Local
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DL DL457
16:06
Local
JFK BOS
1I790
16:10
Local
JFK RDU
AA AA4658
embraer e175lr
16:10
Local
JFK YYZ
TK TK6044
16:15
Local
JFK ZRH
LX LX17
16:15
Local
JFK POS
BW BW529
boeing 737 max 8
16:15
Local
JFK SEA
AS AS21 +1
16:15
Local
JFK LAX
B61523 +2
16:18
Local
JFK TEB
1I554
16:20
Local
JFK IAD
DL DL5095
16:20
Local
JFK MAD
AA AA94
16:25
Local
JFK FRA
DE DE2017
16:25
Local
JFK PVG
MU MU588 +1
boeing 777-39p(er)
16:28
Local
JFK PBI
DL DL1638
boeing 737-832
16:29
Local
JFK SLC
DL DL887
16:29
Local
JFK MSY
DL DL1387
airbus a319-114
16:29
Local
JFK DTW
DL DL2443
16:35
Local
JFK MXP
DL DL286 +1
airbus a330-323
16:39
Local
JFK ROC
DL DL5299
16:39
Local
JFK SAN
B6 B61189 +1
airbus a321-271nx
16:40
Local
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16:40
Local
JFK AMS
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16:40
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL365 +1
16:40
Local
JFK CTA
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16:45
Local
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16:50
Local
JFK MCI
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16:50
Local
JFK RDU
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16:50
Local
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16:55
Local
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EI EI104
16:55
Local
JFK SEA
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16:55
Local
JFK SDQ
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16:55
Local
JFK MAD
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16:59
Local
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B6 B62715 +1
airbus a321-231
16:59
Local
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airbus a320-232
17:00
Local
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17:00
Local
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17:00
Local
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17:00
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17:00
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