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CFS8979

Operated by Empire Airlines

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Departure

PHX KPHX VFR

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix, US

Local time
12:52 MST
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,135 ft
Coordinates
33.4353, -112.0059

cloud Weather

Wind
70° / 18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 11,000 ft, BKN 13,000 ft, BKN 17,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-17T18:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHX 171851Z 07018KT 10SM FEW110 BKN130 BKN170 BKN250 24/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 06030/1822 SLP186 SHRA DSNT SW T02391044 $

TAF KPHX 171720Z 1718/1824 08015G23KT P6SM BKN150 OVC200 FM172200 09011KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 OVC200 FM180100 07007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 OVC120 FM181500 06012KT P6SM SCT090 OVC150

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 205 Departures
flight_land 201 Arrivals

Arrival

FLG KFLG VFR

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

Flagstaff, US

Local time
12:52 MST
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
7,014 ft
Coordinates
35.1398, -111.6698

cloud Weather

Wind
70° / 12G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
9°C / -8°C
Altimeter
30.42 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-17T18:57:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KFLG 171857Z 07012G19KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP249 T00941083 $

TAF KFLG 171720Z 1718/1818 07012G22KT P6SM BKN200 FM172000 09012G20KT P6SM BKN120 OVC150 FM180100 09005KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 1802/1808 6SM -SHRA OVC040 FM180800 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC040

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 4 Departures
flight_land 4 Arrivals

Recent history last 5

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-06-26 ABBE24 PHX → FLG Jun 26, 16:54 UTCJun 26, 17:25 UTC30m - -
2026-06-19 AD23F4 PHX → FLG Jun 19, 16:09 UTCJun 19, 16:39 UTC30m - -
2026-06-18 AA7C1C PHX → FLG Jun 18, 15:55 UTCJun 18, 16:40 UTC45m - -
2026-06-03 AD404E PHX → FLG Jun 3, 15:45 UTCJun 3, 17:10 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-08 AD4B73 - May 8, 15:30 UTCMay 8, 16:20 UTC50m - -

Performance history

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

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
June 2026 4
May 2026 1

CFS8979 frequently asked

Where does flight CFS8979 fly?
CFS8979 (Empire Airlines) flies from PHX to FLG. View the full route page.
How long is flight CFS8979?
Based on observed flights, CFS8979 takes on average 48m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CFS8979 fly?
CFS8979 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 5 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CFS8979?
CFS8979 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track CFS8979 live?
Yes. When CFS8979 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.