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N979AK

Built 2021 · registered US

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Boeing 737
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,500 nm
Cruise speed
460 kt
Max speed
525 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2900 m
Landing distance
2400 m
Weights
MTOW
88,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
26,000 L
Dimensions
Length
42.1 m
Wingspan
35.9 m
Height
12.6 m
Capacity
Seats
220
Max passengers
220

Flight activity

(654 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
112
Last 90 days
411
Last seen
14 Nov 2026
Tracked since
11 May 2026

Frequent routes: KSEA → KSEA (7) · KSEA → KSAN (6) · KSFO → KSAN (4)

  • KAUS → KSEA14 Nov 2026 · 3h 49m
  • … → KAUS13 Nov 2026 · 3h 55m
  • … → KSEA13 Nov 2026 · 2h 24m
  • KSEA → KDEN12 Nov 2026 · 2h 08m
  • … → KSEA12 Nov 2026 · 1h 28m
  • … → KSFO12 Nov 2026 · 2h 02m
  • PAFA → KSEA12 Nov 2026 · 3h 21m
  • … → PAFA12 Nov 2026 · 3h 02m
  • KOKC → KSEA11 Nov 2026 · 3h 44m
  • … → KOKC11 Nov 2026 · 2h 57m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
12,495Boeing 737 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N979AKUSACTIVE
    ALASKA AIRLINES INC
    2022 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Alaska Airlines
    Operator
    2026 – present
N979AK — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N979AK?

N979AK is a Boeing 737, built in 2021. Sprinkle's record for N979AK covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N979AK currently active?

Registry records list N979AK's status as Active, registered in United States — a Boeing 737.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N979AK?

N979AK carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 43393, the serial assigned to this Boeing 737 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N979AK?

N979AK's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADA51E — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Boeing 737 broadcasts.