US
AIRPORT
JFK
WORLD RANK
#73

New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
725
Flights/Day
19:11
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
24°C
Mostly Cloudy • 6kt • 1018.00"
Observed: 22:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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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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+1 codeshare AA
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SFO 21:05 Local -- Forecast
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19:14
Local
JFK PHL
AA AA903
19:15
Local
JFK LHR
B6 +2
19:15
Local
JFK CDG
DL DL262 +1
19:15
Local
JFK GYD
7L9791
19:15
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA9788
19:15
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL667
19:20
Local
JFK RDU
DL DL5103 +1
19:20
Local
JFK AKL
QF QF4
19:20
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JFK SJU
DL DL1859
19:25
Local
JFK GVA
LX LX23
19:25
Local
JFK FCO
DL DL230 +1
19:29
Local
JFK YYZ
AA AA4558
embraer e175lr
19:29
Local
JFK CLT
AA AA3167
19:30
Local
JFK KIN
B61059
19:30
Local
JFK BEG
JU JU501
19:30
Local
JFK PHX
DL DL798
19:30
Local
JFK SAP
B6 B61378
airbus a320-232
19:30
Local
JFK IAH
K49970
19:30
Local
JFK AVL
1I402
19:31
Local
JFK MCO
B62583 +1
19:35
Local
JFK DTW
DL DL1253
19:35
Local
JFK ATL
QR QR8062
19:40
Local
JFK LGA
DL DL5565
19:50
Local
JFK IND
AA AA4446
19:50
Local
JFK SCL
LA LA533
19:50
Local
JFK TPA
DL DL1636
19:50
Local
JFK BOS
B6 B6918
airbus a220-300
19:50
Local
JFK IST
TK TK2
19:55
Local
JFK LIS
DL DL272
19:55
Local
JFK ORD
DL DL5605
19:55
Local
JFK MIA
DL DL1428
19:55
Local
JFK BNA
DL DL4908
19:55
Local
JFK DEN
DL DL424 +1
19:55
Local
JFK RDU
AA AA4340 +1
19:59
Local
JFK FLL
DL DL1414
19:59
Local
JFK SJU
B6 B6703
airbus a320-232
20:00
Local
JFK MXP
DL DL286
20:00
Local
JFK MKE
DL DL4986
20:00
Local
JFK PHX
B6135
20:00
Local
JFK ANC
K4530
20:00
Local
JFK HHH
1I317
20:00
Local
JFK LAX
DL DL752 +1
20:01
Local
JFK MAN
VS VS128
20:05
Local
JFK PVG
CAO1050
20:10
Local
JFK ATL
DL DL2190 +1
20:12
Local
JFK SFO
B6 B62615 +1
airbus a321-231
20:15
Local
JFK LHR
DL DL1 +2
20:15
Local
JFK SDQ
B6709 +1
20:15
Local
JFK CDG
DL DL266
20:15
Local
JFK JAX
B6 B62377 +1
airbus a320-232
20:15
Local
JFK STI
B6 B6337
airbus a320-232
20:20
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 SAN
DL DL685
20:30
Local
JFK RFD
8C3306
20:30
Local
JFK GRU
LA LA8181 +1
20:30
Local
JFK KEF
FI FI614
20:30
Local
JFK LGA
DL DL5566
20:30
Local
JFK ZRH
LX LX15 +1
20:45
Local
JFK EDI
AA AA82 +2
20:45
Local
JFK LAS
B6 B6111
airbus a321-231
20:45
Local
JFK DEL
AA AA292
20:45
Local
JFK CMN
AT AT201
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 VCE
DL DL288
20:50
Local
JFK LHR
B67 +1
20:50
Local
JFK CMH
DL DL5658
20:50
Local
JFK MCO
B61083
20:55
Local
JFK PDL
S4246
20:55
Local
JFK DOV
N8830
20:55
Local
JFK STI
B6937 +1
20:55
Local
JFK PHX
DL DL784
20:59
Local
JFK MSP
DL DL1032
20:59
Local
JFK ATL
B6719
21:00
Local
JFK LAX
AA AA117 +1
21:00
Local
JFK IST
TK TK6898
21:00
Local
JFK ORD
B6895
21:00
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA2026
21:00
Local
JFK MUC
AA AA784
21:00
Local
JFK DUB
B6841 +2
21:00
Local
JFK CVG
8C6788 +1
21:00
Local
JFK BWI
8C6787
21:05
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL1732 +1
21:05
Local
JFK BUF
AA AA9934
21:10
Local
JFK CLE
DL DL4946
21:10
Local
JFK YYZ
DL DL5170
21:10
Local
JFK FCO
AZ AZ611
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