Apparatus

Try JFK, AAL1290, BAW, or N225AN.

flight_takeoff Flight

CKS979

Operated by Kalitta Air

Live map

Live map filtered to CKS979. Shown when the flight is currently airborne.

Route airports View route page →

Departure

ANC PANC VFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
10:25 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
150° / 23G41 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,900 ft, BKN 3,500 ft, OVC 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T17:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR PANC 281753Z 15023G41KT 10SM FEW029 BKN035 OVC060 13/08 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 15041/1753 RAE35 SLP062 SH DSNT NE P0000 60017 T01280078 10128 20100 58019

TAF PANC 281728Z 2818/2924 15018G36KT 6SM -RA BR FEW007 OVC035 FM282000 14018G34KT 5SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC030 FM290300 16016G30KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM290600 16012G20KT P6SM FEW015 OVC025 FM291200 16004KT 5SM BR OVC015 FM291800 01008KT P6SM FEW025 BKN100

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
13:25 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 5,000 ft
Temp / Dew
27°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T17:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 281751Z 22005KT 10SM SCT050 27/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02720139 10272 20194 58007

TAF KORD 281720Z 2818/2924 19005KT P6SM SCT050 FM291500 20011G17KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-20 A98EDC ANC → ORD Jul 20, 09:50 UTCJul 20, 15:10 UTC5h 20m - -
2026-07-19 A98EDC ANC → ORD Jul 19, 14:55 UTCJul 20, 07:10 UTC16h 15m - -
2026-07-19 A98EDC ANC → ORD Jul 19, 09:05 UTCJul 20, 07:10 UTC22h 5m - -
2026-07-19 A98EDC ANC → ORD Jul 19, 08:55 UTCJul 20, 07:00 UTC22h 5m - -
2026-07-18 A9876E ANC → ORD Jul 18, 03:15 UTCJul 18, 08:30 UTC5h 15m - -
2026-07-17 A9876E ANC → ORD Jul 17, 11:10 UTCJul 18, 01:39 UTC14h 30m - -
2026-07-17 A9876E ANC → ORD Jul 17, 05:45 UTCJul 18, 01:39 UTC19h 55m - -
2026-07-06 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jul 6, 23:00 UTCJul 7, 04:15 UTC5h 15m - -
2026-07-06 AA6CFA - Jul 6, 05:50 UTCJul 6, 20:55 UTC15h 5m - -
2026-07-06 AA6CFA - Jul 6, 00:40 UTCJul 6, 20:55 UTC20h 15m - -
2026-06-29 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 29, 08:29 UTCJun 29, 13:59 UTC5h 30m - -
2026-06-28 AA6CFA - Jun 28, 14:45 UTCJun 29, 05:34 UTC14h 50m - -
2026-06-22 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 22, 13:54 UTCJun 22, 19:14 UTC5h 20m - -
2026-06-21 AA6CFA - Jun 21, 20:05 UTCJun 22, 12:19 UTC16h 15m - -
2026-06-21 AA6CFA - Jun 21, 14:34 UTCJun 22, 12:19 UTC21h 45m - -
2026-06-15 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 15, 08:35 UTCJun 15, 13:50 UTC5h 15m - -
2026-06-14 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 14, 14:00 UTCJun 15, 06:04 UTC16h 4m - -
2026-06-14 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 14, 08:35 UTCJun 15, 06:04 UTC21h 29m - -
2026-06-14 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 14, 07:55 UTCJun 15, 06:04 UTC22h 9m - -
2026-06-08 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 8, 09:05 UTCJun 8, 14:40 UTC5h 35m - -
2026-06-07 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 7, 14:30 UTCJun 8, 05:30 UTC15h 0m - -
2026-06-07 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 7, 08:35 UTCJun 8, 05:30 UTC20h 55m - -
2026-06-01 AA6CFA ANC → ORD Jun 1, 13:10 UTCJun 1, 18:35 UTC5h 25m - -
2026-05-31 AA6CFA ANC → ORD May 31, 14:35 UTCJun 1, 10:20 UTC19h 45m - -
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 - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
44 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
4

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 10
June 2026 13
May 2026 9
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 14h 12m 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 44 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CKS979?
CKS979 has been operated by 4 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.