US
AIRPORT
JFK
WORLD RANK
#69

New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
725
Flights/Day
17:58
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
19°C
Partly Cloudy • 13kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1012.60"
Observed: 20:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
16:00
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19:00
CLR
06:00
CLR
11:00
CLR
18:00
12k
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 PDX
DL DL684
18:00
Local
JFK LHR
VS VS4 +3
18:00
Local
JFK LAX
DL DL771
18:05
Local
JFK PVG
CK CK
18:05
Local
JFK MEX
AM AM403
boeing 737 max 8
18:05
Local
JFK NCE
DL DL28
18:10
Local
JFK ARN
DL DL204
18:10
Local
JFK BRU
SN SN502
18:14
Local
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AA AA1278 +1
18:16
Local
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9K +1
18:20
Local
JFK AMS
DL DL46
18:20
Local
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N0702
18:20
Local
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DL DL5023
18:20
Local
JFK IND
DL DL4914
18:20
Local
JFK PIT
5Y8214
18:20
Local
JFK CHS
DL DL5293
18:23
Local
JFK YVR
B6603
18:24
Local
JFK BED
1I235
18:25
Local
JFK SNN
EI EI110
18:25
Local
JFK TPA
B62725
18:27
Local
JFK MSP
DL DL2245
18:29
Local
JFK PHX
AA AA2689 +1
18:29
Local
JFK BOS
B6818
18:30
Local
JFK FLL
LXJ340
18:30
Local
JFK CDG
AF AF5
18:30
Local
JFK RDU
B6185
18:30
Local
JFK ATL
DL DL9975 +1
18:30
Local
JFK STI
B6 B61737 +1
airbus a320-232
18:30
Local
JFK SLC
DL DL863 +1
18:30
Local
JFK RZE
K4367
18:30
Local
JFK ICN
5Y8976
18:34
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA1174
18:35
Local
JFK SFO
AS AS29
18:40
Local
JFK PRG
DL DL78
18:40
Local
JFK LHR
BA BA174 +2
18:40
Local
JFK SMF
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18:40
Local
JFK SJU
B62903
18:40
Local
JFK FRA
DL DL106
18:45
Local
JFK ORD
TK TK6611 +1
18:45
Local
JFK SJO
B6 B61793
airbus a320-232
18:45
Local
JFK BCN
DL DL128
18:50
Local
JFK AUS
AA AA3026
18:50
Local
JFK LAX
B6 B6423 +1
airbus a321-231
18:55
Local
JFK CPH
SK SK916
18:55
Local
JFK DSS
DL DL216
18:59
Local
JFK MXP
AA AA198
18:59
Local
JFK ABQ
B665
18:59
Local
JFK PIT
AA AA4611 +1
19:00
Local
JFK JED
SV SV20
boeing 777-3fg(er)
19:00
Local
JFK SAV
DL DL5459
19:00
Local
JFK JAX
DL DL5123
19:00
Local
JFK PIK
N8864
19:00
Local
JFK IST
MB MB413
19:00
Local
JFK LAS
DL DL778 +1
airbus a321-271nx
19:10
Local
JFK PVG
CAO1078
19:10
Local
JFK AMS
KL KL646
19:14
Local
JFK PHL
AA AA903
19:15
Local
JFK SFO
DL DL667
19:15
Local
JFK CDG
DL DL262 +1
19:15
Local
JFK LHR
B6 +2
19:15
Local
JFK GYD
7L9791
19:15
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA9788
19:20
Local
JFK AKL
QF QF4
19:20
Local
JFK SJU
DL DL1859
19:20
Local
JFK RDU
DL DL5103 +1
19:25
Local
JFK GVA
LX LX23
19:25
Local
JFK FCO
DL DL230 +1
19:29
Local
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AA AA4558
embraer e175lr
19:29
Local
JFK CLT
AA AA3167
19:30
Local
JFK AVL
1I402
19:30
Local
JFK IAH
K49970
19:30
Local
JFK PHX
DL DL798
19:30
Local
JFK BEG
JU JU501
19:30
Local
JFK KIN
B61059
19:30
Local
JFK SAP
B6 B61378
airbus a320-232
19:31
Local
JFK MCO
B62583 +1
19:35
Local
JFK ATL
QR QR8062
19:35
Local
JFK DTW
DL DL1253
19:40
Local
JFK LGA
DL DL5565
19:50
Local
JFK IST
TK TK2
19:50
Local
JFK TPA
DL DL1636
19:50
Local
JFK BOS
B6 B6918
airbus a220-300
19:50
Local
JFK IND
AA AA4446
19:50
Local
JFK SCL
LA LA533
19:55
Local
JFK ORD
DL DL5605
19:55
Local
JFK MIA
DL DL1428
19:55
Local
JFK LIS
DL DL272
19:55
Local
JFK DEN
DL DL424 +1
19:55
Local
JFK BNA
DL DL4908
19:55
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JFK RDU
AA AA4340 +1
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