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SWA3972

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

PHL KPHL VFR

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia, US

Local time
13:28 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind
VRB / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 3,000 ft, BKN 9,000 ft, BKN 35,000 ft
Temp / Dew
29°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHL 281654Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT030 BKN090 BKN350 29/20 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02890200 $

TAF KPHL 281433Z 2815/2918 01005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT150 FM281800 33004KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 FM282100 35004KT P6SM SCT200 FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM290900 02007KT P6SM FEW250

Arrival

ATL KATL VFR

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta, US

Local time
13:28 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,026 ft
Coordinates
33.6367, -84.4281

cloud Weather

Wind
210° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 3,800 ft, BKN 15,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
31°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:52:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KATL 281652Z 21003KT 10SM BKN038TCU BKN150 BKN250 31/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165 TCU E DSNT N MDT CU ALQDS T03110206

TAF KATL 281551Z 2816/2918 28004KT P6SM SCT040 SCT200 FM281700 33005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 PROB30 2818/2824 VRB10G20KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM290400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 FM291000 10005KT P6SM SCT008 BKN020 FM291600 11006KT P6SM SCT025

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-25 AC2859 PHL → ATL Jul 25, 01:20 UTCJul 25, 02:30 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-24 AC758A PHL → ATL Jul 24, 01:20 UTCJul 24, 02:30 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-23 AAB0BA PHL → ATL Jul 23, 00:50 UTCJul 23, 02:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-23 AAB0BA PHL → ATL Jul 23, 00:49 UTCJul 23, 02:01 UTC1h 12m +39m +8m
2026-07-22 A5F208 PHL → ATL Jul 22, 00:20 UTCJul 22, 01:35 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-21 AC03FF PHL → ATL Jul 21, 01:15 UTCJul 21, 02:30 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-20 AD36A8 - Jul 20, 02:15 UTCJul 20, 03:35 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-18 ABBC52 - Jul 18, 01:05 UTCJul 18, 02:29 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-07-18 ABBC52 STL → PIT Jul 18, 01:04 UTCJul 18, 02:22 UTC1h 18m +9m +4m
2026-07-17 ABEF98 - Jul 17, 01:55 UTCJul 17, 03:10 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-17 ABEF98 STL → PIT Jul 17, 01:53 UTCJul 17, 03:11 UTC1h 18m +58m +3m
2026-07-16 A5AA78 - Jul 16, 00:15 UTCJul 16, 01:35 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-15 ACEF18 - Jul 15, 00:20 UTCJul 15, 01:40 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-14 ABD971 - Jul 14, 01:10 UTCJul 14, 02:30 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-13 A20E38 - Jul 13, 01:25 UTCJul 13, 02:40 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-11 AC289F - Jul 11, 02:10 UTCJul 11, 03:30 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-07-10 ABB595 STL → PIT Jul 10, 01:01 UTCJul 10, 02:16 UTC1h 15m +6m +2m
2026-07-10 ABB595 - Jul 10, 01:05 UTCJul 10, 02:20 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-09 AA9EB3 - Jul 9, 00:10 UTCJul 9, 01:25 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-09 AA9EB3 STL → PIT Jul 9, 00:09 UTCJul 9, 01:26 UTC1h 17m -1m +2m
2026-07-08 AD3E16 - Jul 8, 02:10 UTCJul 8, 03:25 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-08 AD3E16 STL → PIT Jul 8, 02:10 UTCJul 8, 03:26 UTC1h 16m +120m -1m
2026-07-07 AC52FF - Jul 7, 01:40 UTCJul 7, 02:50 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-07 AC52FF STL → PIT Jul 7, 01:37 UTCJul 7, 02:52 UTC1h 15m +42m +4m
2026-07-06 A23200 STL → PIT Jul 6, 01:40 UTCJul 6, 02:50 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-04 AC36EF - Jul 4, 01:35 UTCJul 4, 02:50 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-04 AC36EF STL → PIT Jul 4, 01:34 UTCJul 4, 02:50 UTC1h 16m +39m +3m
2026-07-03 ABB19C - Jul 3, 01:25 UTCJul 3, 02:40 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-02 A2B759 - Jul 2, 00:30 UTCJul 2, 01:45 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-02 A2B759 STL → PIT Jul 2, 00:30 UTCJul 2, 01:45 UTC1h 15m +20m +4m

Performance history

Flights tracked
132 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+3m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
21

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 31
June 2026 35
May 2026 38
April 2026 28

SWA3972 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA3972 fly?
SWA3972 (Southwest Airlines) flies from PHL to ATL. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA3972?
Based on observed flights, SWA3972 takes on average 1h 16m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA3972 fly?
SWA3972 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 132 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA3972 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA3972 arrives with an average 3-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA3972?
SWA3972 has been operated by 21 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA3972 live?
Yes. When SWA3972 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.