Arkia Israeli Airlines JFK TLV IZ992
Arkia Israeli Airlines · Live forecast
JFK → TLV
IZ992 · Mar 16, 2026 · 18:55 ED
82
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
12h 30m
Duration
4,923 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → TLV
9 pilot reports along this route
8 / 9
Reporting smooth
1 / 9
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP KLM272 4912N04830W 0032 F370 4959N04000W 0108 5259N03000W MS43 288/52 KT PHBKK QXS YYT 160032 L34A
8m ago
Light
SWF UA /OV 5NY5/TM 0023/FL110/TP C68A/TB LGT MOD
17m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5157N 02907W 0019 F310 M49 227/109 5100N 02000W 0057 RODEL KT VTALJ QXT AOE 160019 F68A
21m ago
Smooth
ARP CMB572 4831N04555W 0015 F370 4900N04000W 0043 5200N03000W MS44 274/40 KT N207AX QXT IGW 160015 F46A
25m ago
Smooth
ARP AIC188 5205N03229W 0005 F310 5200N03000W 0016 5100N02000W MS48 211/140 KT VTALJ QXT AOE 160006 F61A
35m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
17,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 17,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv.

Your Journey Beta

4 hours, 8 hours 35 minutes, and 9 hours 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, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, over the Alps, and over the Dinaric Alps – these areas can sometimes cause 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 61 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 62 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.

Relaxation Exercises
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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 30min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Moderate
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:30
Light
8:30-9:00
Moderate
9:00-9:30
Light
9:30-10:00
Light
10:00-10:30
Light
10:30-11:00
Smooth
11:00-11:30
Light
11:30-12:00
Light
Landing
Smooth
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
TLV Ben Gurion International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt (200°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°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
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.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.