Alaska Airlines (West Coast Wonders Livery) SAN JFK AS28
Alaska Airlines (West Coast Wonders Livery) · Live forecast
SAN → JFK
AS28 · Mar 16, 2026 · 21:59
76
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
12h 24m
Duration
2,121 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 SAN → JFK
15 pilot reports along this route
9 / 15
Reporting smooth
4 / 15
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Moderate
BAK UA /OV KBAK/TM 0012/FL010/TP C750/SK SCT065/WX 10/TA 20/WV 18015G24/TB MODERATE/IC NEG/RM DURD AIRCRAFT REPORTED MODERATE TURBULENCE BELOW 5000FT LOSS AND GAIN -/+ 15 KNOTS ON FINAL BELOW 1000FT
18m ago
Smooth
AGC UUA /OV RY10 ARR /TM 0009/FL030/TP C750/WV LGT-MOD TURB/RM +/-10KTS DURD
21m ago
Smooth
FOE UA /OV 3NM SE FOE/TM 0005/FL024/TP C-68/SK BASES 024/WX VIS 3NM/IC NEG ICING
25m ago
Light
COU UA /OV MCM/TM 0004/FL330/TP A319/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZKC FDC CW
26m ago
Light
SUS UUA /OV SUS/TM 0003/FL018/TP F900/TB LGT/RM DURD FA RY26L LLWS +/-10KT 018-SFC
27m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York.

Your Journey Beta

A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.

Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert, over the Rocky Mountains, and over the Appalachian Mountains – these areas can sometimes cause 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 76 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 17 minutes early.

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.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 12h 24min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
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
Light
9:00-9:29
Light
9:29-9:58
Light
9:58-10:27
Light
10:27-10:56
Moderate
10:56-11:25
Light
11:25-11:54
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
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
9 kt (300°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
JFK John F Kennedy International Airport — Arrival
Wind
12 kt G23 (120°)
Sky
Broken
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.