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AVA5053, JFK to MDE, departing 3:51 AM EDT, Aug 4
(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM EDT on Aug 4, 2026.)
- Takeoff from JFK at 3:51 AM EDT, Aug 4.
- 3:52 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 18 minutes.
- 4:10 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 2 hours and 11 minutes.
- 6:21 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 21 minutes.
- 6:42 AM EDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 41 minutes.
- 8:23 AM EDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
- Landing at MDE at 9:16 AM EDT.
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