Alaska Airlines AS279 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AS279 flight operated by Alaska Airlines on May 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI). The flight is expected to depart at 5:55 AM and land at 6:58 AM .
Thu, May 7
Sat, May 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
1h 3m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C3
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 3m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C6
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
1
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Seattle (SEA) 
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Anchorage (ANC)Scheduled: 5:27 PM
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AS279 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AS279 flight flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks on 5/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 129 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
100%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
20 minutes
Age
17y, 1m
Seats
129
Flight Distance
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Economy
First
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
104 cm
More legroom than on 36% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 45% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AS279
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Apr 30 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 738 | 6:03 AM | 6:42 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, May 2 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 737 | 6:02 AM | 6:42 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 737 | 5:53 AM | 6:32 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 737 | 5:58 AM | 6:38 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 737 | 5:52 AM | 6:39 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 737 | 6:05 AM | 6:45 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Anchorage (ANC) | Fairbanks (FAI) | 738 | 5:55 AM | 6:58 AM | Scheduled |
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AS279 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AS279 is 100% (Late on average 1 minute), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 20 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100%
Late on average 1 minute
Early
45%
On time
55%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 20 minutes
Early
100%
On time
0%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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