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NKS1542

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

IAH KIAH MVFR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston, US

Local time
04:44 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
29.9844, -95.3414

cloud Weather

Wind
120° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 2,000 ft, BKN 6,000 ft, BKN 8,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
28°C / 26°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Wx
TS

Obs: 2026-08-28T09:11:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
SPECI KIAH 280911Z 12005KT 10SM TS BKN020CB BKN060 BKN080 BKN250 28/26 A2999 RMK AO2 TSB11 OCNL LTGIC NE TS NE MOV SW T02830256

TAF KIAH 280839Z 2809/2912 VRB05KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT100 TEMPO 2809/2811 VRB10G20KT -TSRA FM281100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 FM282200 13006KT P6SM SCT250 FM290300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW030

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 53 Departures
flight_land 62 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
05:44 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
10° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,500 ft, FEW 6,500 ft
Temp / Dew
17°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 280853Z 01005KT 10SM FEW025 FEW065 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01720139 53015

TAF KDTW 280906Z 2809/2912 01005KT P6SM FEW040 FEW070 FM281900 16005KT P6SM SCT060 FM290100 18003KT P6SM SKC FM290900 23004KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 195 Departures
flight_land 241 Arrivals

Recent history last 19

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-01 A91AB7 IAH → DTW May 1, 18:35 UTCMay 1, 19:45 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-30 A8B56F IAH → DTW Apr 30, 18:35 UTCApr 30, 19:50 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-29 A8EBCA IAH → DTW Apr 29, 18:00 UTCApr 29, 19:20 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-04-29 A8EBCA IAH → DTW Apr 29, 18:00 UTCApr 29, 19:18 UTC1h 18m +2m +5m
2026-04-28 A8DCEE IAH → DTW Apr 28, 18:00 UTCApr 28, 19:15 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-27 A8C802 IAH → DTW Apr 27, 18:15 UTCApr 27, 19:25 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-26 A8F338 IAH → DTW Apr 26, 18:45 UTCApr 26, 20:00 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-26 A8F338 IAH → DTW Apr 26, 18:41 UTCApr 26, 19:53 UTC1h 12m +43m +33m
2026-04-24 A8B56F IAH → DTW Apr 24, 18:10 UTCApr 24, 19:25 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-23 A8E0A5 IAH → DTW Apr 23, 18:00 UTCApr 23, 19:15 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-22 A8D327 IAH → DTW Apr 22, 18:05 UTCApr 22, 19:20 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-21 A8C802 IAH → DTW Apr 21, 18:50 UTCApr 21, 20:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-20 AA0A0A IAH → DTW Apr 20, 18:50 UTCApr 20, 20:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-19 A8C44B IAH → DTW Apr 19, 18:50 UTCApr 19, 20:20 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-04-17 A8DCEE IAH → DTW Apr 17, 19:25 UTCApr 17, 20:25 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-04-17 A8DCEE IAH → DTW Apr 17, 18:45 UTCApr 17, 19:20 UTC35m - -
2026-04-16 A8C094 IAH → DTW Apr 16, 18:10 UTCApr 16, 19:10 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-04-15 A9A879 IAH → DTW Apr 15, 19:05 UTCApr 15, 19:20 UTC15m - -
2026-04-15 A9A879 IAH → DTW Apr 15, 18:06 UTCApr 15, 19:19 UTC1h 13m +8m -2m

Performance history

Flights tracked
19
Avg arrival delay
+12m
On-time arrival
67% 67% on time
Aircraft used
12

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 1
April 2026 18

NKS1542 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS1542 fly?
NKS1542 (Spirit Airlines) flies from IAH to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS1542?
Based on observed flights, NKS1542 takes on average 1h 9m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS1542 fly?
NKS1542 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 19 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS1542 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS1542 arrives with an average 12-minute delay. 67% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS1542?
NKS1542 has been operated by 12 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS1542 live?
Yes. When NKS1542 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.