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SWA4501

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

SMF KSMF VFR

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, US

Local time
02:21 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
38.6954, -121.5910

cloud Weather

Wind
190° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew
14°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSMF 300853Z 19008KT 10SM SCT100 14/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01390117 51002

TAF KSMF 300520Z 3006/3106 17008KT P6SM SCT100 FM300800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250 FM301300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 66 Departures
flight_land 59 Arrivals

Arrival

SNA KSNA VFR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Santa Ana, US

Local time
02:21 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
33.6751, -117.8693

cloud Weather

Wind
130° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
16°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSNA 300853Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01610122 58007 $

TAF KSNA 300520Z 3006/3106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT018 TEMPO 3008/3012 BKN018 FM301200 VRB04KT P6SM BKN018 FM301600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT018 FM301900 22010KT P6SM SKC FM310300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT015

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 32 Departures
flight_land 33 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-30 AC65DC SMF → SNA May 30, 03:00 UTCMay 30, 04:15 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-05-29 AB5EB2 SMF → SNA May 29, 02:50 UTCMay 29, 04:15 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-28 AC1675 SMF → SNA May 28, 02:25 UTCMay 28, 03:50 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-28 AC1675 SMF → SNA May 28, 02:24 UTCMay 28, 03:46 UTC1h 22m +29m +5m
2026-05-27 ABFC71 SMF → SNA May 27, 02:14 UTCMay 27, 03:45 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-26 AC16DA SMF → SNA May 26, 03:05 UTCMay 26, 04:35 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-24 AC32F2 SMF → SNA May 24, 23:00 UTCMay 25, 03:05 UTC4h 5m - -
2026-05-23 AC4F4C SMF → SNA May 23, 03:15 UTCMay 23, 04:45 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-23 AC4F4C SMF → SNA May 23, 03:10 UTCMay 23, 04:42 UTC1h 32m +25m +6m
2026-05-22 AC2FC3 SMF → SNA May 22, 03:40 UTCMay 22, 05:10 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-21 ABAA1A SMF → SNA May 21, 02:10 UTCMay 21, 03:35 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-21 ABAA1A SMF → SNA May 21, 02:06 UTCMay 21, 03:30 UTC1h 24m +11m +4m
2026-05-20 AC07FD SMF → SNA May 20, 02:30 UTCMay 20, 04:00 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-19 AB5BB1 SMF → SNA May 19, 03:00 UTCMay 19, 04:30 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-18 AC696C SMF → SNA May 18, 03:15 UTCMay 18, 04:40 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-16 AC4F4C SMF → SNA May 16, 03:35 UTCMay 16, 05:00 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-16 AC4F4C SMF → SNA May 16, 03:33 UTCMay 16, 04:55 UTC1h 22m +48m +8m
2026-05-15 AC5EB4 SMF → SNA May 15, 05:05 UTCMay 15, 06:30 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-14 AC32F2 SMF → SNA May 14, 02:40 UTCMay 14, 03:55 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-05-13 AC07FD SMF → SNA May 13, 02:20 UTCMay 13, 03:40 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-05-12 AC0448 SMF → SNA May 12, 03:00 UTCMay 12, 04:30 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-11 ABE4B9 SMF → SNA May 11, 03:00 UTCMay 11, 04:25 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-09 AC694F SMF → SNA May 9, 03:20 UTCMay 9, 04:50 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-09 AC694F SMF → SNA May 9, 03:19 UTCMay 9, 04:46 UTC1h 27m +34m +3m
2026-05-08 AC42DF SMF → SNA May 8, 03:49 UTCMay 8, 05:20 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-07 ABF949 SMF → SNA May 7, 02:20 UTCMay 7, 03:55 UTC1h 35m - -
2026-05-06 AC0F6C SMF → SNA May 6, 02:10 UTCMay 6, 03:35 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-05 AC481D SMF → SNA May 5, 03:00 UTCMay 5, 04:20 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-05-05 AC481D SMF → SNA May 5, 02:56 UTCMay 5, 04:16 UTC1h 20m +11m +9m
2026-05-04 ABD17B SMF → SNA May 4, 04:05 UTCMay 4, 05:20 UTC1h 15m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
56 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+6m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
21

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 35
April 2026 21

SWA4501 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA4501 fly?
SWA4501 (Southwest Airlines) flies from SMF to SNA. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA4501?
Based on observed flights, SWA4501 takes on average 1h 31m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA4501 fly?
SWA4501 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 56 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA4501 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA4501 arrives with an average 6-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA4501?
SWA4501 has been operated by 21 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA4501 live?
Yes. When SWA4501 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.