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.
Iberia
JFK
MAD
IB212
Iberia · Live forecast
JFK
→
MAD
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 20m
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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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → MAD
15 pilot reports along this route
12 / 15
Reporting smooth
3 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP EXS75JU 4430N01342W 1652 F330 NILAV 1657 4850N01200W MS52 239/36 KT GSUNO DDL X2E 161652 J52A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP FWI648 4726N03812W 1650 F380 4700N04000W 1701 4300N05000W MS46 290/69 KT FHREN QXT AME 161650 J62A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS4DG 4434N01340W 1650 F350 NILAV 1654 4850N01200W MS56 240/32 KT GDRTT DDL VGO 161650 M74A
4m ago
Smooth
ARP OCN64 4702N04217W 1649 F360 4301N05001W 1748 3831N06017W MS56 302/130 KT DAFYR DDL XXN 161649 J66A
5m ago
Smooth
ARP EXS82PX 4254N01436W 1649 F370 NILAV 1707 4850N01200W MS59 244/29 KT GDRTB DDL VGO 161649 M31A
5m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
11,000 data points analyzed
· HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
1 hour, 4 hours, and 5 hours 30 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.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 71 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 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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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Flight Timeline 7h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Moderate
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
6:21-6:50
Smooth
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
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
23 kt G40 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport — Arrival
Wind
4 kt (320°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
19°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
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Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
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.