Delta Air Lines LGA JFK DL9966
Delta Air Lines · Live forecast
LGA → JFK
DL9966 · Mar 15, 2026 · 22:00
100
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
5h 12m
Duration
9 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
LOW
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 LGA → JFK
11 pilot reports along this route
9 / 11
Reporting smooth
0 / 11
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
DXR UA /OV KDXR/TM 2305/FL022/TP PA28/SK BKN027
12m ago
Smooth
HFD UA /OV HFD285002/TM 2305/FL025/TP C172/SK BKN027
12m ago
Smooth
ACY UA /OV ACY/TM 2303/FL170/TP E75L/TA M02/IC MOD RIME 160-170
14m ago
Smooth
HPN UA /OV CMK/TM 2302/FL040/TP GLF4/TB NEG
15m ago
Smooth
LGA UA /OV RBV/TM 2300/FL080/TP B737/TB NEG
17m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
100 data points analyzed
Your Flight

We analysed more than 100 data points along your route from LaGuardia Airport, New York to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 42 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent 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
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 5h 12min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:58
Smooth
0:58-1:26
Smooth
1:26-1:54
Smooth
1:54-2:22
Smooth
2:22-2:50
Smooth
2:50-3:18
Smooth
3:18-3:46
Smooth
3:46-4:14
Smooth
4:14-4:42
Smooth
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
LGA LaGuardia Airport — Departure
Wind
12 kt G18 (120°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
14 kt (120°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
5°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.