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AER972

Operated by Alaska Central Express

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Departure

ANC PANC VFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
20:09 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
150° / 16G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 3,700 ft, BKN 4,800 ft, BKN 7,000 ft
Temp / Dew
13°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-29T03:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PANC 290353Z 15016G27KT 10SM FEW037 BKN048 BKN070 13/09 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 16036/0320 SLP036 VCSH NE-S T01330089 $

TAF PANC 282325Z 2900/3006 15020G40KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 BKN060 FM290200 16018G34KT P6SM -SHRA FEW007 SCT025 OVC035 FM290600 16012G20KT P6SM FEW015 OVC025 FM291200 16004KT 5SM BR OVC015 FM291800 01008KT P6SM FEW025 BKN100

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 37 Departures
flight_land 37 Arrivals

Arrival

CDB PACD IFR

Cold Bay Airport

Cold Bay, US

Local time
20:09 AKDT
Timezone
America/Nome
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
96 ft
Coordinates
55.2079, -162.7250

cloud Weather

Wind
260° / 19G29 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Ceiling
OVC 700 ft
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Wx
BR

Obs: 2026-08-29T03:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PACD 290353Z AUTO 26019G29KT 4SM BR OVC007 11/09 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 25029/0344 RAE0256 SLP161 P0000 T01060094 TSNO $

TAF PACD 282331Z 2900/2924 27018KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 2900/2904 27021G29KT FM290400 28017KT 4SM BR OVC009 FM291400 32012KT P6SM SCT010 BKN020 FM292100 31014KT P6SM SCT020

Recent history last 18

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 26, 00:05 UTCJul 26, 01:10 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-25 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 25, 22:25 UTCJul 25, 23:45 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-25 A24A16 ANC → CDB Jul 25, 02:00 UTCJul 25, 03:15 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-25 A24A16 ANC → CDB Jul 25, 00:45 UTCJul 25, 01:45 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-24 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 24, 03:40 UTCJul 24, 04:50 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-24 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 24, 02:05 UTCJul 24, 03:10 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-23 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 23, 05:00 UTCJul 23, 06:00 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-23 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 23, 03:05 UTCJul 23, 04:25 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-22 A0665B ANC → CDB Jul 22, 00:55 UTCJul 22, 02:00 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-21 A0665B ANC → CDB Jul 21, 23:00 UTCJul 22, 00:20 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-19 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 19, 02:10 UTCJul 19, 03:10 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-19 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 19, 00:25 UTCJul 19, 01:40 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-17 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 17, 18:10 UTCJul 17, 19:09 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-17 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 17, 16:29 UTCJul 17, 17:40 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-06-29 A24A16 ANC → CDB Jun 29, 07:30 UTCJun 29, 08:50 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-06-29 A24A16 ANC → CDB Jun 29, 03:54 UTCJun 29, 05:45 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-05 A23783 ANC → CDB Jun 5, 23:35 UTCJun 6, 00:05 UTC30m - -
2026-06-05 A23783 ANC → CDB Jun 5, 22:45 UTCJun 5, 23:20 UTC35m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
18
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
5

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 14
June 2026 4

AER972 frequently asked

Where does flight AER972 fly?
AER972 (Alaska Central Express) flies from ANC to CDB. View the full route page.
How long is flight AER972?
Based on observed flights, AER972 takes on average 1h 8m from takeoff to landing.
How often does AER972 fly?
AER972 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 18 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight AER972?
AER972 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track AER972 live?
Yes. When AER972 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.