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SWA42

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

DAL KDAL VFR

Dallas Love Field

Dallas, US

Local time
19:34 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
487 ft
Coordinates
32.8448, -96.8477

cloud Weather

Wind
VRB / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 10,000 ft, FEW 12,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T23:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDAL 182353Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 FEW120 BKN250 16/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP225 60002 T01560039 10156 20106 55004

TAF KDAL 182320Z 1900/1924 01011KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150 FM190100 03007KT P6SM SCT250 FM191400 10009KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 87 Departures
flight_land 91 Arrivals

Arrival

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
19:34 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
280° / 20G31 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 5,000 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
8°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T23:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 182353Z 28020G31KT 10SM FEW050 FEW250 08/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 30037/2323 SLP159 T00831039 10106 20083 51021

TAF KMDW 182320Z 1900/2006 28018G28KT P6SM SCT040 FM190130 25008KT P6SM FEW040 FM191500 29012G22KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 FM191700 29014G24KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1917/1921 -SHRA BKN040 FM200100 01009KT P6SM SCT070

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 84 Departures
flight_land 52 Arrivals

Recent history last 6

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-16 A5D965 DAL → MDW Apr 16, 01:10 UTCApr 16, 01:35 UTC25m - -
2026-04-15 A5D965 DAL → MDW Apr 15, 23:35 UTCApr 16, 01:30 UTC1h 55m +5m +3m
2026-04-15 A5D965 DAL → MDW Apr 15, 21:40 UTCApr 15, 22:20 UTC40m - -
2026-04-15 A2536F DAL → MDW Apr 15, 00:55 UTCApr 15, 01:30 UTC35m - -
2026-04-14 A2536F DAL → MDW Apr 14, 23:32 UTCApr 15, 01:31 UTC1h 59m +2m +4m
2026-04-14 A2536F DAL → MDW Apr 14, 21:35 UTCApr 14, 22:20 UTC45m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
6
Avg arrival delay
+4m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 6

SWA42 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA42 fly?
SWA42 (Southwest Airlines) flies from DAL to MDW. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA42?
Based on observed flights, SWA42 takes on average 1h 3m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA42 fly?
SWA42 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 6 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA42 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA42 arrives with an average 4-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA42?
SWA42 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA42 live?
Yes. When SWA42 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.