US
AIRPORT
JFK
WORLD RANK
#54

New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
903
Flights/Day
11:40
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
23°C
Mostly Cloudy • 3kt • 1011.30"
Observed: 14:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
11:00
CLR
15:00 PROB
5k
18:00
7k
21:00
CLR
04:00
CLR
06:00 TEMPO
1.5k
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 14:00 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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11:55
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DL DL2794
airbus a321-271nx
11:55
Local
JFK BAH
GF GF90
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
12:00
Local
JFK ANC
KE KE250
boeing 777-fb5
12:00
Local
JFK YHZ
KE KE8258
boeing 777-fb5
12:00
Local
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B6 B61297
airbus a220-300
12:00
Local
JFK RUH
SV SV22
boeing 777-3fg(er)
12:00
Local
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AA AA3
airbus a321-231
12:00
Local
JFK IST
MB MB313
airbus a330-243f
12:00
Local
JFK PHX
B6 B635 +1
airbus a321-231
12:00
Local
JFK BOS
B6 B62618 +1
airbus a220-300
12:10
Local
JFK TPA
B6 B62825
airbus a320-232
12:10
Local
JFK ICN
OZ OZ221
airbus a350-941
12:20
Local
JFK PWM
DL DL5705
embraer e175lr
12:25
Local
JFK SJU
DL DL1961
airbus a321-271nx
12:27
Local
JFK ATL
DL DL2342
boeing 737-932(er)
12:29
Local
JFK PHX
AA AA2829
boeing 737-823
12:29
Local
JFK NAS
B6 B61021
airbus a320-232
12:55
Local
JFK SLK
9K 9K1023
tecnam p2012 traveller
12:55
Local
JFK DTW
DL DL4661
mitsubishi crj-900lr
12:59
Local
JFK SLC
DL DL1053
airbus a321-271nx
12:59
Local
JFK BOS
B6 B6418
airbus a320-232
13:00
Local
JFK TAS
HY HY102
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
13:00
Local
JFK ICN
KE KE82
airbus a380-861
13:00
Local
JFK SAV
B6 B62841
airbus a220-300
13:00
Local
JFK SJU
F9 F93545 +1
13:00
Local
JFK SXM
B6 B61587
airbus a321-271nx
13:05
Local
JFK RDU
DL DL5028 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:08
Local
JFK CUN
B6 B62951
airbus a321-231
13:10
Local
JFK PLS
B6 B6755
airbus a320-232
13:10
Local
JFK MIA
DL DL2106
boeing 737-932(er)
13:11
Local
JFK MCO
F9 F94871 +1
airbus a320-251n
13:24
Local
JFK BUF
DL DL5296
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:30
Local
JFK TLV
LY LY10
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
13:30
Local
JFK SRQ
DL DL2521
airbus a220-100
13:30
Local
JFK LAX
DL DL747 +1
boeing 767-332(er)
13:35
Local
JFK SJU
B6 B6503
airbus a320-232
13:40
Local
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CI CI5303
boeing 777-f
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