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SWA1978

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

MSP KMSP VFR

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis, US

Local time
21:40 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
841 ft
Coordinates
44.8801, -93.2217

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 23,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
27°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T01:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMSP 300153Z 14007KT 10SM SCT230 BKN250 27/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02670117

TAF KMSP 292320Z 3000/3106 13008KT P6SM FEW080 BKN250 FM300600 13005KT P6SM BKN250 FM301600 12011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 FM302100 12014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 242 Departures
flight_land 235 Arrivals

Arrival

STL KSTL VFR

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St Louis, US

Local time
21:40 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
618 ft
Coordinates
38.7487, -90.3700

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 7,500 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T01:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSTL 300151Z 14006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC250 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02440172 $

TAF KSTL 292320Z 3000/3106 11006KT P6SM OVC060 FM300300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 FM301500 10008KT P6SM BKN090

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 83 Departures
flight_land 89 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-24 A59F53 MSP → STL May 24, 19:15 UTCMay 24, 20:15 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-05-24 A59F53 MSP → STL May 24, 19:15 UTCMay 24, 20:13 UTC58m +120m +5m
2026-05-24 A59F53 MSP → STL May 24, 16:50 UTCMay 24, 18:25 UTC1h 35m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+5m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 3

SWA1978 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA1978 fly?
SWA1978 (Southwest Airlines) flies from MSP to STL. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA1978?
Based on observed flights, SWA1978 takes on average 1h 11m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA1978 fly?
SWA1978 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA1978 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA1978 arrives with an average 5-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
Can I track SWA1978 live?
Yes. When SWA1978 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.