Your Flight
We analysed more than 11,000 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid.
American Airlines
JFK
MAD
AA94
American Airlines · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAD
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
6h 51m
Duration
3,111 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
14 / 15
Reporting smooth
1 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AMX036 4656N02859W 0036 F390 4600N02000W 0119 HIDRA MS64 355/75 KT XAAMX DDL XXN 160036 L96A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP DAL46 4651N04223W 0035 F310 4700N04000W 0046 5000N03000W MS41 259/61 KT N412DX DDL IG1 160035 J21A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP SWR17K 4610N04838W 0032 F370 4659N04000W 0112 4959N03000W MS46 281/83 KT HBJHC DDL XXH 160032 J51A
7m ago
Smooth
ARP AMX036 4701N03035W 0029 F390 4700N03000W 0031 4600N02000W MS62 236/85 KT XAAMX DDL XXN 160029 L91A
10m ago
Smooth
ARP UAL956 4610N 04848W 0028 F360 M45 288/77 4700N 04000W 0109 5000N 03000W KT N662UA DDL YYT 160028 F11A
11m ago
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11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
3 hours 35 minutes, 5 hours 20 minutes, and 5 hours 45 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Mostly Smooth
Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 69 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 46 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 6h 51min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:29
Light
2:29-2:58
Light
2:58-3:27
Light
3:27-3:56
Moderate
3:56-4:25
Light
4:25-4:54
Light
4:54-5:23
Moderate
5:23-5:52
Moderate
5:52-6:21
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Wind
23 kt G38 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (70°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
7°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
N796AN
Category
Wide-Body Aircraft
Size
Large
Comfort
Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.