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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
00:49 MST
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,135 ft
Coordinates
33.4353, -112.0059

cloud Weather

Wind
280° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
26°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg

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

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHX 300651Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02560006 403000206

TAF KPHX 300520Z 3006/3112 25007KT P6SM SKC FM301030 10005KT P6SM SKC FM301500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM301800 27008KT P6SM SKC FM310800 10005KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 169 Departures
flight_land 125 Arrivals

Arrival

SAT KSAT MVFR

San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio, US

Local time
02:49 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
809 ft
Coordinates
29.5337, -98.4698

cloud Weather

Wind
150° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 1,200 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:23:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
SPECI KSAT 300723Z 15008KT 10SM BKN012 BKN250 23/22 A2988 RMK AO2 T02330217 $

TAF KSAT 300540Z 3006/3112 17010KT P6SM FEW250 FM300800 18006KT P6SM OVC015 FM301500 18009KT P6SM SCT035 BKN200 FM302300 15007KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 14 Departures
flight_land 10 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 AA9A57 PHX → SAT May 29, 13:30 UTCMay 29, 14:55 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-28 A1EA70 PHX → SAT May 28, 13:35 UTCMay 28, 14:50 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-05-03 A2536F PHX → SAT May 3, 11:55 UTCMay 3, 13:30 UTC1h 35m - -
2026-05-03 A2536F PHX → SAT May 3, 11:55 UTCMay 3, 13:24 UTC1h 29m +5m +9m

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
+9m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
3

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
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 26m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA2856 fly?
SWA2856 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA2856 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA2856 arrives with an average 9-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA2856?
SWA2856 has been operated by 3 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.