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flight_takeoff Flight

CKS979

Operated by Kalitta Air

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Departure

ANC PANC MVFR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, US

Local time
19:58 AKDT
Timezone
America/Anchorage
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
61.1790, -149.9926

cloud Weather

Wind
310° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 1,400 ft, BKN 1,900 ft, OVC 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew
6°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-13T03:23:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
SPECI PANC 130323Z 31005KT 10SM SCT014 BKN019 OVC060 06/04 A2966 RMK AO2 T00610039

TAF PANC 130156Z 1302/1406 15010KT P6SM VCSH FEW020 BKN050 TEMPO 1302/1306 BKN025 FM130800 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW005 SCT025 BKN040 FM131300 16004KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT005 BKN025 FM132000 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 BKN045

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 44 Departures
flight_land 30 Arrivals

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
22:58 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
210° / 14G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 18,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
27°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-13T03:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 130351Z 21014G22KT 10SM SCT180 BKN250 27/16 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP067 T02670156 $

TAF KORD 130256Z 1303/1406 22011KT P6SM SCT150 WS015/26045KT FM131000 27010KT P6SM FEW020 SCT100 FM140000 05006KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN090

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 427 Departures
flight_land 279 Arrivals

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.