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NKS861

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

MSY KMSY VFR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

New Orleans, US

Local time
12:26 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
29.9934, -90.2647

cloud Weather

Wind
360° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,600 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
31°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMSY 281653Z 36008KT 10SM FEW026 FEW250 31/24 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP175 TCU DSNT S AND SW T03110239

TAF KMSY 281720Z 2818/2924 36008KT P6SM FEW250

Arrival

TPA KTPA VFR

Tampa International Airport

Tampa, US

Local time
13:26 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
27.9755, -82.5332

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 3,000 ft, BKN 7,000 ft, BKN 12,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
30°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KTPA 281653Z 22008KT 10SM SCT030 BKN070 BKN120 BKN250 30/23 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 OCNL LTGIC DSNT NE CB DSNT NE T03000233

TAF KTPA 281720Z 2818/2924 18005KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 FM282000 26008KT P6SM SCT035 SCT100 BKN250 FM290000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM291600 10006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250

Recent history last 16

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-01 A88429 MSY → TPA May 1, 17:00 UTCMay 1, 18:25 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-04-27 A81163 MSY → TPA Apr 27, 16:05 UTCApr 27, 17:40 UTC1h 35m - -
2026-04-26 A89915 MSY → TPA Apr 26, 16:15 UTCApr 26, 17:45 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-04-25 A7E276 MSY → TPA Apr 25, 16:15 UTCApr 25, 17:40 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-04-24 ADBEED MSY → TPA Apr 24, 16:10 UTCApr 24, 17:40 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-04-24 ADBEED MSY → TPA Apr 24, 16:09 UTCApr 24, 17:44 UTC1h 35m +6m +11m
2026-04-23 A89915 MSY → TPA Apr 23, 16:15 UTCApr 23, 17:45 UTC1h 29m - -
2026-04-20 A7E9E4 MSY → TPA Apr 20, 16:30 UTCApr 20, 18:00 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-04-20 A7E9E4 MSY → TPA Apr 20, 16:30 UTCApr 20, 17:51 UTC1h 21m +27m +6m
2026-04-19 A8264F - Apr 19, 16:25 UTCApr 19, 17:45 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-04-18 A7E276 - Apr 18, 16:15 UTCApr 18, 17:50 UTC1h 35m - -
2026-04-18 A7E276 CHS → EWR Apr 18, 16:14 UTCApr 18, 17:48 UTC1h 34m +9m +10m
2026-04-17 A8754D - Apr 17, 17:25 UTCApr 17, 18:00 UTC35m - -
2026-04-17 A8754D CHS → EWR Apr 17, 16:21 UTCApr 17, 17:59 UTC1h 38m +18m +13m
2026-04-16 A809F5 - Apr 16, 17:15 UTCApr 16, 17:44 UTC30m - -
2026-04-16 A809F5 CHS → EWR Apr 16, 16:17 UTCApr 16, 17:42 UTC1h 25m +14m +1m

Performance history

Flights tracked
16
Avg arrival delay
+8m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
9

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 1
April 2026 15

NKS861 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS861 fly?
NKS861 (Spirit Airlines) flies from MSY to TPA. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS861?
Based on observed flights, NKS861 takes on average 1h 22m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS861 fly?
NKS861 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 16 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS861 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS861 arrives with an average 8-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS861?
NKS861 has been operated by 9 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS861 live?
Yes. When NKS861 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.