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NKS8801

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
21:47 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
260° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 15°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-29T01:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 290151Z 26004KT 10SM BKN250 24/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02390150 $

TAF KORD 282320Z 2900/3006 23006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 TEMPO 2900/2901 07007KT FM291500 22009KT P6SM FEW045 BKN250 FM292000 20011G17KT P6SM FEW045 BKN120 FM300100 17010KT P6SM BKN120

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 492 Departures
flight_land 311 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
22:47 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 7,500 ft, SCT 23,000 ft
Temp / Dew
20°C / 15°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-29T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 290153Z 14003KT 10SM FEW075 SCT230 20/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02000150 $

TAF KDTW 282320Z 2900/3006 17006KT P6SM BKN080 FM290200 18003KT P6SM SKC FM291500 21009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120 BKN200 FM300000 15003KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 105 Departures
flight_land 72 Arrivals

Recent history last 12

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-01 A8DCEE ORD → DTW May 1, 03:05 UTCMay 1, 05:25 UTC2h 20m - -
2026-04-30 ADE2B5 ORD → DTW Apr 30, 16:40 UTCApr 30, 17:15 UTC35m - -
2026-04-30 ADE2B5 ORD → DTW Apr 30, 16:38 UTCApr 30, 17:12 UTC34m +38m +2m
2026-04-29 A8B56F ORD → DTW Apr 29, 19:16 UTCApr 29, 20:41 UTC1h 25m +136m +6m
2026-04-29 A8B56F ORD → DTW Apr 29, 19:20 UTCApr 29, 20:40 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-04-26 A8EBCA ORD → DTW Apr 26, 17:35 UTCApr 26, 19:45 UTC2h 10m - -
2026-04-26 A8EBCA ORD → DTW Apr 26, 17:34 UTCApr 26, 19:46 UTC2h 12m +94m +1m
2026-04-25 A8B56F ORD → DTW Apr 25, 18:00 UTCApr 25, 20:55 UTC2h 55m - -
2026-04-15 ADDB47 ORD → DTW Apr 15, 05:00 UTCApr 15, 05:15 UTC15m - -
2026-04-15 ADDB47 ORD → DTW Apr 15, 04:36 UTCApr 15, 05:15 UTC39m +11m +9m
2026-04-13 A8264F ORD → DTW Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:20 UTC30m - -
2026-04-13 A8264F ORD → DTW Apr 13, 18:22 UTCApr 13, 20:22 UTC2h 0m +22m on time

Performance history

Flights tracked
12
Avg arrival delay
+4m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
6

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 1
April 2026 11

NKS8801 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS8801 fly?
NKS8801 (Spirit Airlines) flies from ORD to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS8801?
Based on observed flights, NKS8801 takes on average 1h 25m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS8801 fly?
NKS8801 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 12 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS8801 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS8801 arrives with an average 4-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS8801?
NKS8801 has been operated by 6 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS8801 live?
Yes. When NKS8801 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.