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SWA3873

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
18:56 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
340° / 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 6,500 ft, BKN 8,500 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
9°C / -5°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-19T22:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 192253Z 34010KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 BKN250 09/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP213 T00941050

TAF KMDW 192323Z 2000/2106 03010KT P6SM BKN070 FM200100 05006KT P6SM SCT070 FM200600 08003KT P6SM SKC FM201500 18008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM210000 16008KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 110 Departures
flight_land 119 Arrivals

Arrival

CHS KCHS VFR

Charleston International Airport

Charleston, US

Local time
19:56 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
46 ft
Coordinates
32.8962, -80.0382

cloud Weather

Wind
20° / 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 9,500 ft, OVC 13,000 ft
Temp / Dew
19°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-19T22:56:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KCHS 192256Z 02007KT 10SM FEW095 OVC130 19/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01890061

TAF KCHS 192325Z 2000/2024 01009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM201700 33006KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 54 Departures
flight_land 45 Arrivals

Recent history last 11

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-19 AC337E MDW → CHS Apr 19, 15:30 UTCApr 19, 16:35 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-19 AC337E MDW → CHS Apr 19, 15:30 UTCApr 19, 16:32 UTC1h 2m +20m +12m
2026-04-18 AC2C33 MDW → CHS Apr 18, 15:34 UTCApr 18, 16:32 UTC58m +9m +4m
2026-04-18 AC2C33 MDW → CHS Apr 18, 15:35 UTCApr 18, 16:35 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-04-18 ACCB50 MDW → CHS Apr 18, 03:25 UTCApr 18, 04:45 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-04-18 ACCB50 MDW → CHS Apr 18, 03:12 UTCApr 18, 04:44 UTC1h 32m +7m +9m
2026-04-17 A27380 MDW → CHS Apr 17, 03:25 UTCApr 17, 04:56 UTC1h 31m +20m +12m
2026-04-16 ABC14D MDW → CHS Apr 16, 03:09 UTCApr 16, 03:30 UTC20m - -
2026-04-16 ABC14D MDW → CHS Apr 16, 02:05 UTCApr 16, 03:27 UTC1h 22m +15m +8m
2026-04-15 AC41CE MDW → CHS Apr 15, 02:55 UTCApr 15, 03:50 UTC55m - -
2026-04-15 AC41CE MDW → CHS Apr 15, 02:20 UTCApr 15, 02:50 UTC30m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
11
Avg arrival delay
+9m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
6

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 11

SWA3873 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA3873 fly?
SWA3873 (Southwest Airlines) flies from MDW to CHS. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA3873?
Based on observed flights, SWA3873 takes on average 1h 3m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA3873 fly?
SWA3873 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 11 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA3873 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA3873 arrives with an average 9-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA3873?
SWA3873 has been operated by 6 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA3873 live?
Yes. When SWA3873 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.