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AER973

Operated by Alaska Central Express

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Departure

ANC PANC VFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
22:12 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
160° / 16G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 11,000 ft, BKN 15,000 ft, BKN 19,000 ft
Temp / Dew
9°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.26 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-16T05:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PANC 160553Z 16016G25KT 10SM SCT110 BKN150 BKN190 09/03 A2926 RMK AO2 PK WND 19031/0518 SLP909 60000 T00890033 10100 20061 52009 $

TAF PANC 160520Z 1606/1712 09006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 TEMPO 1606/1608 16015G25KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 55 Departures
flight_land 36 Arrivals

Arrival

CDB PACD VFR

Cold Bay Airport

Cold Bay, US

Local time
22:12 AKDT
Timezone
America/Nome
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
96 ft
Coordinates
55.2079, -162.7250

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 27G37 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,100 ft, BKN 4,600 ft, OVC 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.51 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-16T05:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PACD 160553Z AUTO 32027G37KT 10SM FEW021 BKN046 OVC060 06/03 A2951 RMK AO2 PK WND 32039/0509 RAE19B43E52 SLP994 P0000 60001 T00560033 10061 20050 51025 TSNO $

TAF PACD 160532Z 1606/1706 32028G40KT 6SM -RA SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 1609/1613 5SM -RA BR BKN015 FM161400 30022G30KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 FM162000 30015KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040

Recent history last 11

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 A04A01 ANC → CDB Jul 26, 00:55 UTCJul 26, 01:55 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-25 A04A01 ANC → CDB Jul 25, 23:30 UTCJul 26, 00:35 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-25 A0665B ANC → CDB Jul 25, 02:45 UTCJul 25, 03:55 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-25 A0665B ANC → CDB Jul 25, 01:35 UTCJul 25, 02:20 UTC45m - -
2026-07-23 A0665B ANC → CDB Jul 23, 21:05 UTCJul 23, 22:20 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-23 A04A01 ANC → CDB Jul 23, 02:20 UTCJul 23, 03:35 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-23 A04A01 ANC → CDB Jul 23, 00:15 UTCJul 23, 01:40 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-07-22 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 22, 00:55 UTCJul 22, 01:55 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-21 A2465F ANC → CDB Jul 21, 22:55 UTCJul 22, 00:20 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-07-18 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 18, 01:30 UTCJul 18, 02:35 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-17 A03EDC ANC → CDB Jul 17, 23:25 UTCJul 18, 00:50 UTC1h 25m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
11
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
4

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 11

AER973 frequently asked

Where does flight AER973 fly?
AER973 (Alaska Central Express) flies from ANC to CDB. View the full route page.
How long is flight AER973?
Based on observed flights, AER973 takes on average 1h 10m from takeoff to landing.
How often does AER973 fly?
AER973 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 11 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight AER973?
AER973 has been operated by 4 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track AER973 live?
Yes. When AER973 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.