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SWA2897

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

BUF KBUF VFR

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Buffalo, US

Local time
08:43 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
728 ft
Coordinates
42.9405, -78.7322

cloud Weather

Wind
340° / 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 3,300 ft
Temp / Dew
10°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T11:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KBUF 301154Z 34009KT 10SM BKN033 10/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01000044 10111 20072 53023 $

TAF KBUF 301120Z 3012/3112 36010KT P6SM SCT035 FM301400 04012G21KT P6SM SCT035 FM302100 05008KT P6SM SKC FM310100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 45 Departures
flight_land 34 Arrivals

Arrival

TPA KTPA VFR

Tampa International Airport

Tampa, US

Local time
08:43 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
27.9755, -82.5332

cloud Weather

Wind
0° / 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 3,200 ft, SCT 9,000 ft, OVC 13,000 ft
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T11:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KTPA 301153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW032 SCT090 OVC130 27/24 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 70006 T02720239 10278 20267 53009

TAF KTPA 301120Z 3012/3118 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN150 FM301600 26008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 FM310100 24005KT P6SM BKN150 FM311400 26007KT P6SM VCSH BKN150

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 139 Departures
flight_land 140 Arrivals

Recent history last 8

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-17 A23200 BUF → TPA May 17, 21:40 UTCMay 17, 22:25 UTC45m - -
2026-05-10 A6049B BUF → TPA May 10, 21:30 UTCMay 10, 22:15 UTC45m - -
2026-05-03 AD1A4E BUF → TPA May 3, 21:14 UTCMay 3, 22:00 UTC45m - -
2026-05-03 AD1A4E BUF → TPA May 3, 21:14 UTCMay 3, 22:00 UTC46m +9m +2m
2026-04-26 A5AA78 BUF → TPA Apr 26, 21:45 UTCApr 26, 22:35 UTC50m - -
2026-04-26 A5AA78 BUF → TPA Apr 26, 21:45 UTCApr 26, 22:30 UTC45m +40m -2m
2026-04-19 A53F20 BUF → TPA Apr 19, 21:20 UTCApr 19, 22:00 UTC40m - -
2026-04-19 A53F20 BUF → TPA Apr 19, 21:15 UTCApr 19, 21:59 UTC44m +10m -1m

Performance history

Flights tracked
8
Avg arrival delay
on time
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
5

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 4
April 2026 4

SWA2897 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA2897 fly?
SWA2897 (Southwest Airlines) flies from BUF to TPA. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA2897?
Based on observed flights, SWA2897 takes on average 45m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA2897 fly?
SWA2897 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 8 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA2897 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA2897 arrives 0 minutes early on average. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA2897?
SWA2897 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA2897 live?
Yes. When SWA2897 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.