Northwestern Air Flight Status

About Northwestern Air

Northwestern Air is an airline based in Canada, listed under the ICAO code PLR and the IATA code J3; air traffic control addresses its flights by the callsign "Polaris". On this page you can follow Northwestern Air flights and find the airports it serves.

How to read a Northwestern Air flight number

Every Northwestern Air flight number starts with J3, followed by up to four digits: that is the number on your booking confirmation and boarding pass. In flight plans the same flight carries the ICAO prefix PLR, and controllers address it as "Polaris". One thing to watch: codeshares. A ticket sold by another airline can be operated by Northwestern Air and vice versa; live tracking follows the operating carrier's number, so if your search comes up empty, check the "operated by" line on your booking.

Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Air

Where is my Northwestern Air flight right now?

Search the flight number (J3 plus digits) in the search box on this page. If the aircraft is airborne within receiver coverage, you will see its live status; before departure you will see the route.

Is my Northwestern Air flight delayed or cancelled?

Check the flight number on this page for live status, but for rebooking, gate changes and cancellations the airline itself remains the authoritative source.

What do J3 and PLR mean on Northwestern Air flights?

They are two prefixes for the same airline. J3 is the IATA code you see on tickets; PLR is the ICAO code used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Does Northwestern Air operate flights for other airlines?

Codeshare agreements mean a flight sold under another carrier's number may be operated by Northwestern Air, and the reverse. Live tracking always follows the operating carrier's flight number; check the "operated by" line on your booking.