John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 2:51 AM ET, Oct 28, KJFK is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KJFK right now.
Live aviation weather for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, NY, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving New York, NY at a field elevation of 13 ft. KJFK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 4 physical runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13L/31R, 13R/31L), the longest 14,511 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 30.45 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJFK 280651Z 05004KT 10SM FEW250 07/05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP309 T00670050
Current runway configuration at KJFK
As stated by the facility — not an estimate. Tap a runway for its intelligence page.
Updated 6 min ago (0747Z / 3:47 AM EDT)
This configuration has been stated since 1445Z (10:45 AM EDT).
What changed at KJFK?
Since the 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.43 → 30.45 inHg.
Current pilot readout for KJFK
KJFK is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The tower TFDM states arrivals on runway 04R and 04L and departures on runway 04R and 04L; crosswind on the active runways is approximately 1 kt; the wind favors northeast-facing runway ends (04L, 04R). Density altitude is approximately -1,650 ft (field elevation 13 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KJFK by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued 88 ground stops and 76 ground delay programs for JFK between October 2025 and October 2026, affecting 93 days. Thunderstorms were the most common reason (83 of 164). A typical ground stop lasted about 1 h 41 min.
KJFK reported VFR in 82% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 286 flyable days a year. August is the most reliable month and May the least, with IFR or worse 14% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 7% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 5%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, the southwest-facing ends (22L, 22R) had the best headwind 34% of the time, the northwest-facing ends (31L, 31R) 30%, and winds were calm 5% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 23 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 3. From December to February KJFK was IFR or worse 11% of the time, against 6% from June to August.
JFK departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 78% of the time across 102,858 flights, June 2025 to May 2026. Before 9 AM departures did best (89%) and after 9 PM did worst (63%).
Over the last 30 days of recorded D-ATIS broadcasts, KJFK ran northwest flow 39% of the time and northeast flow 36%. Runway 31L was named for arrivals most often (39% of recorded hours), and the configuration changed 81 times.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025, BTS airline on-time data and recorded runway configurations. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
JFK ATIS INFO N 0751Z. 04004KT 10SM FEW250 07/04 A3044 (THREE ZERO FOUR FOUR). APPROACH IN USE ILS RY 31R, VISUAL APCH RY 31L. DEPG RY 31L. RWY 4R, 22L CLSD, RWY 4L, 22R CLSD. RY 31L PAPI OTS, RUNWAY 4R THRESHOLD LIGHTS OTS. NUM CRANES OPERATING AT JFK. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. READBACK ALL RWY ASSIGNMENTS AND HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO N.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04LFAV | 12,079 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04R | 8,400 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 13L | 10,000 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 13R | 14,511 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 31L | 14,511 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 31R | 10,000 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 22L | 8,400 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 22R | 12,079 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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KJFK runways
4 physical runways · 8 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Closed (NOTAM)Runway 04L/22R12,079 × 200 ft · PEMCurrent use04LARR/DEPWind
- 04L
- 4 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 22R
- 4 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence → - Closed (NOTAM)Runway 04R/22L8,400 × 200 ft · ASPCurrent use04RARR/DEPWind
- 04R
- 4 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 22L
- 4 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 13L/31R10,000 × 200 ft · PEMCurrent usenot in the stated configurationWind
- 13L
- 1 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
- 31R
- 1 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
7 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 13R/31L14,511 × 200 ft · PEMCurrent usenot in the stated configurationWind
- 13R
- 1 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
- 31L
- 1 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
2 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the tower TFDM configurationstates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJFK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJFK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJFK reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 04L/04R
- 40%
- 31L/31R
- 27%
- 22L/22R
- 25%
- 13L/13R
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KJFK 280523Z 2806/2912 05004KT P6SM SCT250 FM281400 08005KT P6SM SCT250 FM281600 16008KT P6SM SCT250 FM290400 18005KT P6SM FEW250 FM290700 22005KT P6SM FEW250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KJFK's own weather station.
Wind is 19° off runway 04L, the runway in use per the tower.
Concrete · 12,079 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13L/31R, 13R/31L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KJFK
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KJFK.
View all active US TFRs → · Official FAA TFR ↗
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high pressure · Bulk, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Hangars
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Air freight · Cargo handling
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KJFK
- IATA
- JFK
- FAA LID
- JFK
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6394, -73.7793
- Runways
- 4 physical runways · 8 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 14,511 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 115.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 5m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society - Floyd Bennet Field , Brooklyn, NY · 6 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KJFK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJFK reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 286 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.9 kt, calm 4.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.1 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 82.0 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 8.8 | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 8.5 | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| May | 76.0 | 9.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 82.0 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 87.0 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 87.5 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 84.4 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 80.8 | 11.7 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 86.0 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 78.3 | 10.1 | 6.8 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.1 kt |
| Feb | 11.2 kt |
| Mar | 11.5 kt |
| Apr | 10.8 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 8.5 kt |
| Aug | 8.3 kt |
| Sep | 8.5 kt |
| Oct | 9.7 kt |
| Nov | 10.2 kt |
| Dec | 10.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJFK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK)
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