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CFS8697

Operated by Empire Airlines

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Departure

SMF KSMF VFR

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, US

Local time
11:38 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
38.6954, -121.5910

cloud Weather

Wind
VRB / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
20°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-29T17:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSMF 291753Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02000094 10200 20078 58007

TAF KSMF 291720Z 2918/3018 32005KT P6SM SKC FM300000 22009KT P6SM SKC FM300700 15005KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 78 Departures
flight_land 70 Arrivals

Arrival

RDD KRDD VFR

Redding Municipal Airport

Redding, US

Local time
11:38 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
505 ft
Coordinates
40.5090, -122.2930

cloud Weather

Wind
VRB / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-29T17:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KRDD 291753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02110078 10211 20094 58011

TAF KRDD 291720Z 2918/3018 33005KT P6SM SKC FM292300 16005KT P6SM SKC FM300500 34004KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 2 Departures
flight_land 4 Arrivals

Recent history last 10

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-29 AD9A71 SMF → RDD Apr 29, 15:05 UTCApr 29, 15:50 UTC45m - -
2026-04-28 AD9A71 SMF → RDD Apr 28, 15:45 UTCApr 28, 16:35 UTC50m - -
2026-04-24 AD4F2A SMF → RDD Apr 24, 13:50 UTCApr 24, 14:40 UTC50m - -
2026-04-23 AD9A71 SMF → RDD Apr 23, 13:50 UTCApr 23, 14:35 UTC45m - -
2026-04-22 AA8AF8 SMF → RDD Apr 22, 14:00 UTCApr 22, 14:40 UTC40m - -
2026-04-21 AD4F2A SMF → RDD Apr 21, 14:10 UTCApr 21, 14:55 UTC45m - -
2026-04-17 AD9A71 - Apr 17, 14:00 UTCApr 17, 14:45 UTC45m - -
2026-04-16 AD9A71 - Apr 16, 14:15 UTCApr 16, 15:00 UTC45m - -
2026-04-15 AD9A71 - Apr 15, 14:01 UTCApr 15, 14:45 UTC44m - -
2026-04-14 AA8AF8 SMF → RDD Apr 14, 13:55 UTCApr 14, 14:45 UTC50m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
10
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
3

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 10

CFS8697 frequently asked

Where does flight CFS8697 fly?
CFS8697 (Empire Airlines) flies from SMF to RDD. View the full route page.
How long is flight CFS8697?
Based on observed flights, CFS8697 takes on average 46m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CFS8697 fly?
CFS8697 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 10 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CFS8697?
CFS8697 has been operated by 3 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track CFS8697 live?
Yes. When CFS8697 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.