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SWA2261

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

MSY KMSY VFR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

New Orleans, US

Local time
02:30 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
29.9934, -90.2647

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 20,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T06:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMSY 300653Z 22006KT 10SM FEW200 24/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02390222 $

TAF KMSY 300520Z 3006/3112 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 7 Departures
flight_land 11 Arrivals

Arrival

LGA KLGA VFR

LaGuardia Airport

New York, US

Local time
03:30 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
40.7772, -73.8726

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 18G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 11,000 ft
Temp / Dew
19°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T06:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KLGA 300651Z 32018G25KT 10SM SCT110 19/08 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 36028/0636 SLP052 T01890078 $

TAF KLGA 300538Z 3006/3112 31014G24KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100 FM301000 34024G33KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100 FM302200 36017G25KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 FM310100 01012KT P6SM SKC FM310500 34008KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 11 Departures
flight_land 9 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 A1442F MSY → LGA May 29, 23:30 UTCMay 30, 04:15 UTC4h 45m - -
2026-05-29 AC1327 MSY → LGA May 29, 03:50 UTCMay 29, 04:30 UTC40m - -
2026-05-28 AC1327 MSY → LGA May 28, 23:30 UTCMay 29, 04:28 UTC4h 59m +30m +14m
2026-05-27 A1442F MSY → LGA May 27, 23:40 UTCMay 28, 04:45 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-05-26 AC1675 MSY → LGA May 26, 23:39 UTCMay 27, 04:49 UTC5h 10m - -
2026-05-26 AC0C64 MSY → LGA May 26, 04:10 UTCMay 26, 04:50 UTC40m - -
2026-05-25 AC0C64 MSY → LGA May 25, 23:30 UTCMay 25, 23:49 UTC20m - -
2026-05-24 ABC14D MSY → LGA May 24, 14:40 UTCMay 24, 15:40 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-05-23 AC04D3 MSY → LGA May 23, 23:15 UTCMay 24, 04:20 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-05-23 AC04D3 MSY → LGA May 23, 23:11 UTCMay 24, 04:18 UTC5h 7m +11m +8m
2026-05-22 AC1A2C MSY → LGA May 22, 23:20 UTCMay 23, 04:25 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-05-21 AC086B MSY → LGA May 21, 23:15 UTCMay 21, 23:35 UTC20m - -
2026-05-21 AC086B MSY → LGA May 21, 23:15 UTCMay 22, 04:14 UTC4h 59m +15m +6m
2026-05-20 AC0B96 MSY → LGA May 20, 23:15 UTCMay 21, 04:10 UTC4h 55m - -
2026-05-20 AC0B96 MSY → LGA May 20, 23:13 UTCMay 21, 04:07 UTC4h 55m +13m +6m
2026-05-19 AC0F4D MSY → LGA May 19, 23:35 UTCMay 20, 04:30 UTC4h 55m - -
2026-05-19 AC0F4D MSY → LGA May 19, 23:32 UTCMay 20, 04:25 UTC4h 53m +32m +13m
2026-05-18 AC07FD MSY → LGA May 18, 23:25 UTCMay 19, 04:15 UTC4h 50m - -
2026-05-18 AC0FB6 MSY → LGA May 18, 05:30 UTCMay 18, 06:20 UTC50m - -
2026-05-18 AC0FB6 MSY → LGA May 18, 05:26 UTCMay 18, 06:18 UTC52m +11m +6m
2026-05-18 AC0FB6 MSY → LGA May 18, 03:20 UTCMay 18, 04:05 UTC45m - -
2026-05-17 AC0FB6 MSY → LGA May 17, 23:10 UTCMay 17, 23:25 UTC15m - -
2026-05-16 AC0F93 MSY → LGA May 16, 23:20 UTCMay 17, 04:15 UTC4h 55m - -
2026-05-15 AC0C64 MSY → LGA May 15, 23:15 UTCMay 16, 04:05 UTC4h 50m - -
2026-05-15 AC0C64 MSY → LGA May 15, 23:13 UTCMay 16, 04:03 UTC4h 50m +13m +8m
2026-05-14 AC046E MSY → LGA May 14, 23:40 UTCMay 15, 04:45 UTC5h 5m - -
2026-05-13 AC138C MSY → LGA May 13, 23:15 UTCMay 13, 23:35 UTC20m - -
2026-05-13 AC138C MSY → LGA May 13, 23:14 UTCMay 14, 04:21 UTC5h 7m +14m +6m
2026-05-12 A146CE MSY → LGA May 12, 23:20 UTCMay 13, 04:35 UTC5h 15m - -
2026-05-12 AC16BB MSY → LGA May 12, 03:50 UTCMay 12, 04:30 UTC40m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
83 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+8m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
17

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 47
April 2026 36

SWA2261 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA2261 fly?
SWA2261 (Southwest Airlines) flies from MSY to LGA. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA2261?
Based on observed flights, SWA2261 takes on average 3h 23m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA2261 fly?
SWA2261 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 83 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA2261 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA2261 arrives with an average 8-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA2261?
SWA2261 has been operated by 17 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA2261 live?
Yes. When SWA2261 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.