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DAL244, JFK to CTA, departing 5:13 PM EDT, May 29

Turbulence forecast map for DAL244, JFK to CTA

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(Forecast data last collected at 11:00 AM EDT on May 29, 2026.)

Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.

  1. Takeoff from JFK at 5:13 PM EDT, May 29.
  2. 5:14 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 22 minutes.
  3. 5:36 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 2 hours and 25 minutes.
  4. 8:01 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 32 minutes.
  5. 9:33 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  6. 9:36 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  7. 9:37 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  8. 9:40 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  9. 9:41 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 26 minutes.
  10. 10:07 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 11 minutes.
  11. 10:18 PM EDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
  12. 10:21 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 49 minutes.
  13. 11:10 PM EDT: Calm skies for the next 39 minutes.
  14. 11:49 PM EDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  15. 1:09 AM EDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  16. Landing at CTA at 1:36 AM EDT.
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