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SWA2856

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

PHX KPHX VFR

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix, US

Local time
00:16 MST
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,135 ft
Coordinates
33.4353, -112.0059

cloud Weather

Wind
120° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 14,000 ft, SCT 18,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
38°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-29T06:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHX 290651Z 12005KT 10SM SCT140 SCT180 BKN250 38/16 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP072 T03780161 404440344

TAF KPHX 290520Z 2906/3012 28008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW180 SCT250 FM290800 13008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150 SCT200 FM290900 12007KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 SCT150 BKN200 FM291400 13008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200 FM292000 26007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 PROB30 2922/3004 18015G28KT 5SM TS HZ SCT100CB FM300500 14004KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 210 Departures
flight_land 213 Arrivals

Arrival

SAT KSAT VFR

San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio, US

Local time
02:16 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
809 ft
Coordinates
29.5337, -98.4698

cloud Weather

Wind
290° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-29T06:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSAT 290651Z 29004KT 10SM OVC250 24/23 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02440233 $

TAF KSAT 290537Z 2906/3012 03004KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM291600 14006KT P6SM BKN250 FM300100 13010KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 19 Departures
flight_land 23 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 AC23EF PHX → SAT Jul 26, 20:15 UTCJul 26, 21:35 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-25 AC16DA PHX → SAT Jul 25, 13:00 UTCJul 25, 14:05 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-22 AC210E PHX → SAT Jul 22, 20:35 UTCJul 22, 22:35 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-22 AC210E PHX → SAT Jul 22, 20:30 UTCJul 22, 22:32 UTC2h 3m +15m +18m
2026-07-19 ABBD2D - Jul 19, 20:30 UTCJul 19, 21:45 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-19 ABBD2D MCI → DEN Jul 19, 20:28 UTCJul 19, 21:43 UTC1h 16m +38m +3m
2026-07-18 AC0143 DAL → MCI Jul 18, 12:51 UTCJul 18, 13:56 UTC1h 5m +11m -1m
2026-07-15 AC24E4 - Jul 15, 20:35 UTCJul 15, 22:25 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-07-15 AC24E4 MCO → BWI Jul 15, 20:33 UTCJul 15, 22:20 UTC1h 47m +18m +6m
2026-07-14 ABF9D5 - Jul 14, 20:25 UTCJul 14, 22:15 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-07-12 ABD971 - Jul 12, 20:10 UTCJul 12, 21:25 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-12 ABD971 MCI → DEN Jul 12, 20:05 UTCJul 12, 21:21 UTC1h 17m +15m +10m
2026-07-11 AB5BB1 DAL → MCI Jul 11, 12:52 UTCJul 11, 13:55 UTC1h 3m +12m +4m
2026-07-11 AB5BB1 - Jul 11, 12:55 UTCJul 11, 13:55 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-08 AC20E7 MCO → BWI Jul 8, 20:45 UTCJul 8, 22:40 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-07 AC42DF MCO → BWI Jul 7, 21:00 UTCJul 7, 22:50 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-07-07 AC42DF MCO → BWI Jul 7, 21:00 UTCJul 7, 22:48 UTC1h 48m +45m +4m
2026-07-05 AC5765 PHX → SAT Jul 5, 20:15 UTCJul 5, 21:30 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-04 AC2082 PHX → SAT Jul 4, 23:18 UTCJul 5, 00:38 UTC1h 20m +3m +6m
2026-07-04 AC2082 PHX → SAT Jul 4, 23:20 UTCJul 5, 00:40 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-01 AC5B89 PHX → SAT Jul 1, 20:45 UTCJul 1, 22:30 UTC1h 45m - -
2026-07-01 ABE872 PHX → SAT Jul 1, 02:05 UTCJul 1, 04:05 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-06-28 ABE075 PHX → SAT Jun 28, 20:19 UTCJun 28, 21:45 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-06-27 AB6316 PHX → SAT Jun 27, 13:00 UTCJun 27, 14:00 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-06-27 AB6316 PHX → SAT Jun 27, 12:55 UTCJun 27, 14:01 UTC1h 6m +15m -1m
2026-06-24 AC04F5 PHX → SAT Jun 24, 23:14 UTCJun 25, 01:04 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-23 AC1B21 PHX → SAT Jun 23, 20:34 UTCJun 23, 22:55 UTC2h 20m - -
2026-06-21 AC13B3 PHX → SAT Jun 21, 20:34 UTCJun 21, 22:29 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-20 AB5F00 PHX → SAT Jun 20, 12:54 UTCJun 20, 14:00 UTC1h 6m +14m +4m
2026-06-17 AC729C PHX → SAT Jun 17, 22:30 UTCJun 18, 00:25 UTC1h 55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
45 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+5m
On-time arrival
90% 90% on time
Aircraft used
22

Monthly activity 3 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 22
June 2026 19
May 2026 4

SWA2856 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA2856 fly?
SWA2856 (Southwest Airlines) flies from PHX to SAT. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA2856?
Based on observed flights, SWA2856 takes on average 1h 32m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA2856 fly?
SWA2856 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 45 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA2856 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA2856 arrives with an average 5-minute delay. 90% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA2856?
SWA2856 has been operated by 22 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA2856 live?
Yes. When SWA2856 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.