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SKW4973

Operated by SKW

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Departure

DSM KDSM VFR

Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines, US

Local time
22:06 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
958 ft
Coordinates
41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind
90° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-15T02:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDSM 150254Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02830206 53005

TAF KDSM 142320Z 1500/1524 11005KT P6SM SKC FM151000 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW010 FM151300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW210

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 44 Departures
flight_land 35 Arrivals

Arrival

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
22:06 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
250° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
30°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-15T02:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 150251Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 30/23 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP188 T03000228 53004 $

TAF KORD 150247Z 1503/1606 25005KT P6SM SKC FM152100 09006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 615 Departures
flight_land 481 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-15 A97029 - Jul 15, 00:20 UTCJul 15, 01:15 UTC55m - -
2026-07-14 A97029 ORD → DSM Jul 14, 22:50 UTCJul 14, 23:35 UTC45m - -
2026-07-14 AA4E47 - Jul 14, 00:20 UTCJul 14, 01:25 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-13 AA4E47 - Jul 13, 22:40 UTCJul 13, 23:30 UTC50m - -
2026-07-13 ABFE12 - Jul 13, 00:20 UTCJul 13, 01:20 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-13 ABFE12 DSM → ORD Jul 13, 00:20 UTCJul 13, 01:00 UTC40m +17m +8m
2026-07-12 ABFE12 ORD → DSM Jul 12, 22:35 UTCJul 12, 23:20 UTC45m - -
2026-07-11 A7E691 - Jul 11, 23:25 UTCJul 12, 00:15 UTC50m - -
2026-07-11 A7E691 - Jul 11, 21:35 UTCJul 11, 22:25 UTC50m - -
2026-07-11 A9F302 - Jul 11, 00:40 UTCJul 11, 01:35 UTC55m - -
2026-07-10 A9F302 - Jul 10, 22:25 UTCJul 10, 23:15 UTC50m - -
2026-07-10 A7FF34 - Jul 10, 00:40 UTCJul 10, 01:35 UTC55m - -
2026-07-10 A7FF34 DSM → ORD Jul 10, 00:43 UTCJul 10, 01:17 UTC34m +40m -3m
2026-07-09 A7FF34 - Jul 9, 23:10 UTCJul 9, 23:55 UTC45m - -
2026-07-08 A7E691 - Jul 8, 23:40 UTCJul 9, 00:35 UTC55m - -
2026-07-08 A7E691 - Jul 8, 21:55 UTCJul 8, 22:40 UTC45m - -
2026-07-08 A9C2DE - Jul 8, 00:25 UTCJul 8, 01:25 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-08 A9C2DE DSM → ORD Jul 8, 00:21 UTCJul 8, 01:25 UTC1h 4m +48m +31m
2026-07-07 A9C2DE ORD → DSM Jul 7, 22:45 UTCJul 7, 23:30 UTC45m - -
2026-07-07 A7F7A0 - Jul 7, 00:15 UTCJul 7, 01:10 UTC55m - -
2026-07-07 A7F7A0 DSM → ORD Jul 7, 00:15 UTCJul 7, 01:16 UTC1h 1m +42m +28m
2026-07-06 A7F7A0 - Jul 6, 22:05 UTCJul 6, 22:50 UTC45m - -
2026-07-06 A9B402 - Jul 6, 00:40 UTCJul 6, 01:35 UTC55m - -
2026-07-05 A9B402 ORD → DSM Jul 5, 23:05 UTCJul 5, 23:50 UTC45m - -
2026-07-03 A9BF27 - Jul 3, 00:25 UTCJul 3, 01:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-03 A9BF27 DSM → ORD Jul 3, 00:24 UTCJul 3, 01:23 UTC59m +21m +6m
2026-07-02 A9BF27 - Jul 2, 22:25 UTCJul 2, 23:15 UTC50m - -
2026-07-02 AA21EF - Jul 2, 01:45 UTCJul 2, 02:40 UTC55m - -
2026-07-01 AA21EF - Jul 1, 22:40 UTCJul 1, 23:35 UTC55m - -
2026-07-01 A9F424 - Jul 1, 00:20 UTCJul 1, 01:30 UTC1h 10m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
168 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+14m
On-time arrival
60% 60% on time
Aircraft used
12

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 31
June 2026 66
May 2026 49
April 2026 22

SKW4973 frequently asked

Where does flight SKW4973 fly?
SKW4973 (SKW) flies from DSM to ORD. View the full route page.
How long is flight SKW4973?
Based on observed flights, SKW4973 takes on average 53m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SKW4973 fly?
SKW4973 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 168 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SKW4973 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SKW4973 arrives with an average 14-minute delay. 60% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SKW4973?
SKW4973 has been operated by 12 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SKW4973 live?
Yes. When SKW4973 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.