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Spirit Airlines
IATA: NK
ICAO: NKS
Callsign: SPIRIT WINGS
Active
Low-Cost Carrier
Airline Information
| Country | United States Minor Outlying Islands (UM) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | NK |
| ICAO Code | NKS |
| Callsign | SPIRIT WINGS |
| Hub Airport | FLL — Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International |
| Fleet Size | 84 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 5.2 years |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | Yes |
Fleet Composition (61 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 61 | JET | 7.9 yrs |
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