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JST8972

Operated by Jetstar Airways

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Departure

MEL YMML VFR

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, AU

Local time
11:09 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
-37.6707, 144.8379

cloud Weather

Wind
360° / 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
BKN 7,400 ft
Temp / Dew
15°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YMML 300030Z AUTO 36010KT 9999 // BKN074 15/11 Q1007

TAF YMML 292304Z 3000/3106 01010KT 9999 SCT040 FM300100 29014KT 9999 SCT040 FM300400 29012KT 9999 -SHRA FEW025 BKN040 FM301400 32008KT 9999 NSW FEW035 FM310300 26012KT 9999 FEW040

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 4 Departures
flight_land 0 Arrivals

Arrival

DRW YPDN VFR

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

Darwin, AU

Local time
10:39 GMT+9:30
Timezone
Australia/Darwin
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
103 ft
Coordinates
-12.4150, 130.8818

cloud Weather

Wind
90° / 12 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
25°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YPDN 300030Z AUTO 09012KT 9999 // NCD 25/14 Q1016

TAF YPDN 292309Z 3000/3106 13008KT CAVOK FM300600 35008KT CAVOK FM301200 17005KT CAVOK FM302000 11007KT CAVOK

Recent history last 20

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 7C4A43 MEL → DRW May 29, 13:35 UTCMay 29, 13:55 UTC20m - -
2026-05-28 7C4A43 MEL → DRW May 28, 12:05 UTCMay 28, 13:50 UTC1h 45m - -
2026-05-28 7C4A43 MEL → DRW May 28, 08:35 UTCMay 28, 08:45 UTC10m - -
2026-05-28 7C4A43 MEL → DRW May 28, 03:50 UTCMay 28, 04:20 UTC30m - -
2026-05-21 7C6B0E MEL → DRW May 21, 19:00 UTCMay 21, 19:20 UTC20m - -
2026-05-20 7C6B0E MEL → DRW May 20, 13:30 UTCMay 20, 13:55 UTC25m - -
2026-05-20 7C6B0E MEL → DRW May 20, 12:10 UTCMay 20, 12:45 UTC35m - -
2026-05-20 7C6B0E MEL → DRW May 20, 08:40 UTCMay 20, 08:50 UTC10m - -
2026-05-20 7C6B0E MEL → DRW May 20, 03:40 UTCMay 20, 04:10 UTC30m - -
2026-05-15 7C6B31 MEL → DRW May 15, 13:25 UTCMay 15, 13:50 UTC25m - -
2026-05-14 7C6B31 MEL → DRW May 14, 13:15 UTCMay 14, 13:25 UTC10m - -
2026-05-14 7C6B31 MEL → DRW May 14, 11:35 UTCMay 14, 12:10 UTC35m - -
2026-05-14 7C6B31 MEL → DRW May 14, 08:05 UTCMay 14, 08:15 UTC10m - -
2026-05-14 7C6B31 MEL → DRW May 14, 03:20 UTCMay 14, 03:50 UTC30m - -
2026-04-28 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 28, 13:20 UTCApr 28, 13:35 UTC15m - -
2026-04-27 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 27, 12:55 UTCApr 27, 13:15 UTC20m - -
2026-04-27 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 27, 11:30 UTCApr 27, 11:55 UTC25m - -
2026-04-27 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 27, 07:55 UTCApr 27, 08:05 UTC10m - -
2026-04-27 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 27, 06:45 UTCApr 27, 06:55 UTC10m - -
2026-04-27 7C6B36 MEL → DRW Apr 27, 03:10 UTCApr 27, 03:40 UTC30m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
20
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
4

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 14
April 2026 6

JST8972 frequently asked

Where does flight JST8972 fly?
JST8972 (Jetstar Airways) flies from MEL to DRW. View the full route page.
How long is flight JST8972?
Based on observed flights, JST8972 takes on average 25m from takeoff to landing.
How often does JST8972 fly?
JST8972 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 20 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight JST8972?
JST8972 has been operated by 4 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track JST8972 live?
Yes. When JST8972 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.