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SWA281

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

SNA KSNA VFR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Santa Ana, US

Local time
10:26 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
33.6751, -117.8693

cloud Weather

Wind
0° / 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 14,000 ft, SCT 19,000 ft, SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
29°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSNA 281653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW140 SCT190 SCT250 29/21 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02890206

TAF KSNA 281720Z 2818/2918 21010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM290400 19005KT P6SM SKC FM291100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT008 TEMPO 2913/2916 BKN008

Arrival

OAK KOAK VFR

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Oakland, US

Local time
10:26 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
37.7201, -122.2212

cloud Weather

Wind
0° / 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 400 ft, BKN 13,000 ft, OVC 20,000 ft
Temp / Dew
17°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KOAK 281653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW004 BKN130 OVC200 17/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01670139

TAF KOAK 281126Z 2812/2918 02003KT P6SM FEW006 SCT150 BKN200 FM281500 26003KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM282000 29009KT P6SM OVC100 FM291000 28007KT P6SM SCT010

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 AAB1AF SNA → OAK Jul 26, 17:35 UTCJul 26, 19:45 UTC2h 10m - -
2026-07-26 AAB1AF SNA → OAK Jul 26, 14:05 UTCJul 26, 16:40 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-07-25 AC2859 SNA → OAK Jul 25, 21:31 UTCJul 26, 00:14 UTC2h 43m +51m +10m
2026-07-25 AC2859 SNA → OAK Jul 25, 21:35 UTCJul 26, 00:20 UTC2h 45m - -
2026-07-24 AC247A SNA → OAK Jul 24, 17:50 UTCJul 24, 20:40 UTC2h 50m - -
2026-07-24 AC247A SNA → OAK Jul 24, 13:55 UTCJul 24, 16:25 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-07-23 AC501E SNA → OAK Jul 23, 17:52 UTCJul 23, 20:41 UTC2h 50m +27m +13m
2026-07-23 AC501E SNA → OAK Jul 23, 17:55 UTCJul 23, 20:45 UTC2h 50m - -
2026-07-23 AC501E SNA → OAK Jul 23, 13:40 UTCJul 23, 16:15 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-07-22 AC57AF SNA → OAK Jul 22, 18:05 UTCJul 22, 20:50 UTC2h 45m - -
2026-07-22 AC57AF SNA → OAK Jul 22, 13:55 UTCJul 22, 16:28 UTC2h 33m +20m +16m
2026-07-22 AC57AF SNA → OAK Jul 22, 14:00 UTCJul 22, 15:45 UTC1h 45m - -
2026-07-21 AC2836 SNA → OAK Jul 21, 21:25 UTCJul 21, 22:05 UTC40m - -
2026-07-21 AB6339 SNA → OAK Jul 21, 14:10 UTCJul 21, 16:35 UTC2h 25m - -
2026-07-20 ABAD6C AUS → DCA Jul 20, 17:50 UTCJul 20, 20:40 UTC2h 50m - -
2026-07-20 ABAD6C - Jul 20, 14:05 UTCJul 20, 16:30 UTC2h 25m - -
2026-07-19 AD7F96 - Jul 19, 17:25 UTCJul 19, 19:55 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-07-19 AD7F96 - Jul 19, 13:55 UTCJul 19, 16:25 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-07-19 AC57AF - Jul 19, 00:25 UTCJul 19, 03:10 UTC2h 45m - -
2026-07-17 ABE501 AUS → DCA Jul 17, 17:40 UTCJul 17, 21:10 UTC3h 30m - -
2026-07-17 ABE501 - Jul 17, 14:00 UTCJul 17, 16:29 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-07-16 AC3030 AUS → DCA Jul 16, 18:00 UTCJul 16, 20:55 UTC2h 55m - -
2026-07-16 AC3030 AUS → DCA Jul 16, 17:59 UTCJul 16, 20:50 UTC2h 51m +34m +15m
2026-07-16 AC3030 - Jul 16, 13:54 UTCJul 16, 16:49 UTC2h 55m - -
2026-07-15 ABD559 AUS → DCA Jul 15, 18:00 UTCJul 15, 20:55 UTC2h 55m - -
2026-07-15 ABD559 - Jul 15, 14:15 UTCJul 15, 16:50 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-07-14 ABB1DE - Jul 14, 18:35 UTCJul 14, 20:05 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-07-14 ABB1DE - Jul 14, 13:55 UTCJul 14, 16:20 UTC2h 25m - -
2026-07-13 AC754D AUS → DCA Jul 13, 17:55 UTCJul 13, 21:20 UTC3h 25m - -
2026-07-13 AC754D - Jul 13, 14:00 UTCJul 13, 16:30 UTC2h 30m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
186 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+14m
On-time arrival
75% 75% on time
Aircraft used
14

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 57
June 2026 63
May 2026 40
April 2026 26

SWA281 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA281 fly?
SWA281 (Southwest Airlines) flies from SNA to OAK. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA281?
Based on observed flights, SWA281 takes on average 2h 34m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA281 fly?
SWA281 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 186 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA281 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA281 arrives with an average 14-minute delay. 75% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA281?
SWA281 has been operated by 14 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA281 live?
Yes. When SWA281 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.