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JFK
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New York

John F Kennedy International Airport

KJFK
725
Flights/Day
06:43
Local Time
New York
Timezone
13ft
Elevation
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KJFK
VFR
13°C
Few Clouds • 8kt • 9mi • 1017.00"
Observed: 09:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
04:00
CLR
11:00
CLR
15:00
CLR
20:00
CLR
23:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 08:00 local time
About John F Kennedy International Airport

JFK's coastal location brings winter nor'easters and summer sea breeze effects. Wind shear detection systems help manage challenging crosswind conditions.

Is JFK Airport turbulent?

JFK's coastal location on Long Island creates unique turbulence challenges. Winter brings strong nor'easters with gusty crosswinds, while spring and summer see sea breeze effects that can make approaches bumpy. The airport has wind shear detection systems installed due to its exposure to coastal weather patterns.

  • Nor'easters bring 5-10 significant coastal storms between October and April
  • Sea breezes penetrate 5-40 miles inland during spring and summer
  • Airport has a $27 million wind shear detection system
When is turbulence worst at JFK?

Winter months (December-February) are roughest due to nor'easters bringing strong winds and low-level wind shear. Summer afternoons can also be bumpy from convective activity and sea breeze convergence. Early fall (September-October) typically offers the calmest conditions.

Why are JFK landings sometimes bumpy?

The coastal location exposes the airport to sea breeze effects and crosswinds from the Atlantic. Prevailing winds shift from southwest in summer to northwest in winter, creating different approach challenges. During nor'easters, wind gusts can exceed 40 mph, making landings noticeably rough.

Is turbulence at New York dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from New York?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Jetblue
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LAX 06:45 Local -- Forecast
B6151
Jetblue
CUN 06:45 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA813
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DFW 06:49 Local -- Forecast
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B6411
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+1 codeshare DL
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MCO 07:05 Local -- Forecast
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TPA 07:05 Local -- Forecast
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MIA 07:05 Local -- Forecast
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Jetblue
LIR 07:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA816
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CUN 07:20 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL5080
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+1 codeshare AA
SNA 07:29 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
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B61841
Jetblue
SAV 07:30 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
B61602
Jetblue
BUF 07:30 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
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Jetblue
DAB 07:30 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL5483
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare B6
JAX 07:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AV21
Avianca
BOG 07:35 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
B61328
Jetblue
GUA 07:40 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA2234
American Airlines
DFW 07:49 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1909
Delta Air Lines
BGI 07:49 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
BA178
British Airways
+1 codeshare VS
LHR 07:50 Local boeing 777-236(er) Forecast
DL5053
Delta Connection
MSP 07:50 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL1887
Delta Air Lines
SXM 07:53 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
AA3242
American Airlines
+1 codeshare B6
ANU 07:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
B6183
Jetblue
MCO 07:55 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
FX644
Fedex
MEM 07:57 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
AA1444
American Airlines
CLT 07:58 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
DL2227
Delta Air Lines
ATL 08:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1368
Delta Air Lines
MSY 08:00 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
AA2017
American Airlines
MIA 08:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
B61515
Jetblue
+1 codeshare AA
SFO 08:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL621
Delta Air Lines
CUN 08:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL5097
Delta Connection
RDU 08:04 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL791
Delta Air Lines
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DL1966
Delta Air Lines
SJU 08:05 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AM405
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MEX 08:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL5316
Delta Connection
RIC 08:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL613
Delta Air Lines
AUA 08:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1880
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare B6
SKB 08:15 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL1955
Delta Air Lines
MBJ 08:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1930
Delta Air Lines
STT 08:15 Local boeing 757-232 Forecast
DL596
Delta Air Lines
IAH 08:20 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
DL1907
Delta Air Lines
NAS 08:20 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
B62201
Jetblue
FLL 08:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
B61111
Jetblue
CUR 08:20 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
D0816
Dhl
LEJ 08:25 Local boeing 767-316(er)(bcf) Forecast
AA860
American Airlines
DFW 08:25 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL1917
Delta Air Lines
SDQ 08:25 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1845
Delta Air Lines
STI 08:25 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL617
Delta Air Lines
BDA 08:28 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
B61817
Jetblue
POS 08:29 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA4364
American Eagle
+1 codeshare DL
BNA 08:29 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL1994
Delta Air Lines
PUJ 08:30 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL713
Delta Air Lines
LAX 08:35 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
06:45
Local
JFK LAX
B6223 +2
06:45
Local
JFK CUN
B6 B6151
airbus a320-232
06:49
Local
JFK DFW
AA AA813
06:50
Local
JFK SAN
B6 B6289 +1
airbus a321-231
06:50
Local
JFK UVF
B6 B6181
airbus a321-231
06:50
Local
JFK PUJ
AA AA1348 +2
06:50
Local
JFK FLL
B6 B6601 +2
airbus a321-231
06:55
Local
JFK VPS
B62011
06:55
Local
JFK SAL
AV AV569
06:55
Local
JFK MDE
AV AV43
06:59
Local
JFK PHX
AA AA2369
06:59
Local
JFK YYZ
AC AC8551
06:59
Local
JFK ORD
B6905
06:59
Local
JFK SXM
B6 B61387
airbus a321-231
07:00
Local
JFK SVD
BW BW553
07:00
Local
JFK BDA
AA AA3210
07:00
Local
JFK SEA
AS AS21 +2
boeing 737-990(er)
07:00
Local
JFK PBI
DL DL2018
07:00
Local
JFK LAS
B6411 +1
07:00
Local
JFK TAB
BW BW423
07:00
Local
JFK AUS
DL DL1406
07:00
Local
JFK POS
BW BW521
07:05
Local
JFK MCO
DL DL2049
07:05
Local
JFK TPA
DL DL2042
07:05
Local
JFK RSW
DL DL2320
boeing 737-832
07:05
Local
JFK MIA
DL DL1528
07:20
Local
JFK LIR
B6 B61691
airbus a320-232
07:20
Local
JFK CUN
AA AA816
boeing 737 max 8
07:25
Local
JFK DTW
DL DL5080
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:29
Local
JFK BNA
DL DL4919
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:29
Local
JFK SNA
AA AA3085 +1
airbus a321-231
07:30
Local
JFK PLS
B6 B6255
airbus a321-271nx
07:30
Local
JFK SAV
B6 B61841
airbus a320-232
07:30
Local
JFK BUF
B6 B61602
airbus a220-300
07:30
Local
JFK DAB
B6 B61867
airbus a320-232
07:35
Local
JFK JAX
DL DL5483 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:35
Local
JFK BOG
AV AV21
airbus a320-251n
07:40
Local
JFK GUA
B6 B61328
airbus a321-271nx
07:49
Local
JFK DFW
AA AA2234
boeing 737-823
07:49
Local
JFK BGI
DL DL1909
boeing 737-832
07:50
Local
JFK LHR
BA BA178 +1
boeing 777-236(er)
07:50
Local
JFK MSP
DL DL5053
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:53
Local
JFK SXM
DL DL1887
boeing 757-232
07:55
Local
JFK ANU
AA AA3242 +1
boeing 737 max 8
07:55
Local
JFK MCO
B6 B6183
airbus a320-232
07:57
Local
JFK MEM
FX FX644
boeing 767-300f
07:58
Local
JFK CLT
AA AA1444
airbus a319-112
08:00
Local
JFK ATL
DL DL2227
airbus a321-271nx
08:00
Local
JFK MSY
DL DL1368
airbus a319-114
08:00
Local
JFK MIA
AA AA2017
boeing 737-823
08:00
Local
JFK SFO
B6 B61515 +1
airbus a321-271nx
08:00
Local
JFK CUN
DL DL621
airbus a321-271nx
08:04
Local
JFK RDU
DL DL5097
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:05
Local
JFK PHX
DL DL791
airbus a321-271nx
08:05
Local
JFK SJU
DL DL1966
airbus a321-271nx
08:05
Local
JFK MEX
AM AM405
boeing 737 max 8
08:10
Local
JFK RIC
DL DL5316
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:15
Local
JFK AUA
DL DL613
airbus a321-271nx
08:15
Local
JFK SKB
DL DL1880 +1
boeing 737-832
08:15
Local
JFK MBJ
DL DL1955
airbus a321-271nx
08:15
Local
JFK STT
DL DL1930
boeing 757-232
08:20
Local
JFK IAH
DL DL596
airbus a220-100
08:20
Local
JFK NAS
DL DL1907
boeing 737-932(er)
08:20
Local
JFK FLL
B6 B62201
airbus a320-232
08:20
Local
JFK CUR
B6 B61111
airbus a320-232
08:25
Local
JFK LEJ
D0 D0816
boeing 767-316(er)(bcf)
08:25
Local
JFK DFW
AA AA860
boeing 737-823
08:25
Local
JFK SDQ
DL DL1917
airbus a321-271nx
08:25
Local
JFK STI
DL DL1845
airbus a321-271nx
08:28
Local
JFK BDA
DL DL617
airbus a319-114
08:29
Local
JFK POS
B6 B61817
airbus a320-232
08:29
Local
JFK BNA
AA AA4364 +1
embraer e175lr
08:30
Local
JFK PUJ
DL DL1994
airbus a321-271nx
08:35
Local
JFK LAX
DL DL713
boeing 767-332(er)
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