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CKS979

Operated by Kalitta Air

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Departure

ANC PANC VFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
02:36 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
150° / 11G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
OVC 3,900 ft
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Wx
-RA

Obs: 2026-05-30T09:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PANC 300953Z 15011G28KT 10SM -RA OVC039 07/03 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 17028/0950 SLP146 P0000 T00670033 $

TAF PANC 300520Z 3006/3112 17014G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN080 FM301500 16008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM301900 27007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 48 Departures
flight_land 38 Arrivals

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
05:36 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
20° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
14°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T09:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 300951Z 02006KT 10SM BKN250 14/11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01390106 $

TAF KORD 300905Z 3009/3112 07007KT P6SM BKN250 FM301500 08014KT P6SM BKN250 FM310600 13008KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 421 Departures
flight_land 602 Arrivals

Recent history last 20

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-25 AA6CFA ANC → ORD May 25, 13:20 UTCMay 25, 18:45 UTC5h 25m - -
2026-05-24 AA6CFA ANC → ORD May 24, 14:45 UTCMay 25, 10:05 UTC19h 20m - -
2026-05-18 AA6CFA ANC → ORD May 18, 13:50 UTCMay 18, 19:20 UTC5h 29m - -
2026-05-17 AA6CFA ANC → ORD May 17, 16:45 UTCMay 18, 11:30 UTC18h 45m - -
2026-05-10 AA86FB ANC → ORD May 10, 16:30 UTCMay 11, 07:35 UTC15h 5m - -
2026-05-10 AA86FB ANC → ORD May 10, 10:49 UTCMay 11, 07:35 UTC20h 45m - -
2026-05-04 AA86FB ANC → ORD May 4, 08:45 UTCMay 4, 13:40 UTC4h 55m - -
2026-05-03 AA86FB ANC → ORD May 3, 15:30 UTCMay 4, 06:00 UTC14h 30m - -
2026-04-27 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 27, 08:10 UTCApr 27, 13:45 UTC5h 35m - -
2026-04-26 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 26, 14:15 UTCApr 27, 06:25 UTC16h 10m - -
2026-04-26 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 26, 08:50 UTCApr 27, 06:25 UTC21h 35m - -
2026-04-20 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 20, 09:40 UTCApr 20, 14:45 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-04-19 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 19, 13:55 UTCApr 20, 07:05 UTC17h 10m - -
2026-04-19 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 19, 09:00 UTCApr 20, 07:05 UTC22h 5m - -
2026-04-13 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-04-13 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-04-13 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 13, 08:30 UTCApr 13, 12:15 UTC3h 45m - -
2026-04-13 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 13, 04:50 UTCApr 13, 06:30 UTC1h 40m - -
2026-04-13 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC55m - -
2026-04-12 AA86FB ANC → ORD Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:15 UTC1h 20m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
20
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 8
April 2026 12

CKS979 frequently asked

Where does flight CKS979 fly?
CKS979 (Kalitta Air) flies from ANC to ORD. View the full route page.
How long is flight CKS979?
Based on observed flights, CKS979 takes on average 10h 9m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CKS979 fly?
CKS979 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 20 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CKS979?
CKS979 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track CKS979 live?
Yes. When CKS979 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.