The drone hit the JetBlue plane, which originated in Las Vegas, right above the cockpit at about 3,000 feet, according to the pilot. It happened around 7:15 a.m.
"We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you," the pilot told an air traffic controller.
The pilot said they did not need any assistance and were good to continue with the landing.
A post-flight inspection did not reveal any damage to the aircraft. The FAA says it will investigate.
"Safety is JetBlue's first priority, and we will assist with any relevant investigations," the airline said in a statement.
The incident comes days after a United Airlines pilot reported almost hitting a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Though the FAA says it receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings near airports each month, unauthorized drone operations near flights and airports are illegal under FAA regulation.
The drone operators could be subject to fines and criminal charges, and even possible jail time, per the law.
(ABC News contributed to this report.)
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