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SWA4501

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

SMF KSMF VFR

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, US

Local time
03:24 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
38.6954, -121.5910

cloud Weather

Wind
350° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-13T09:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSMF 130953Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T00670006 $

TAF KSMF 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM131800 34012G20KT P6SM SKC FM140000 32009KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 29 Departures
flight_land 24 Arrivals

Arrival

SNA KSNA VFR

John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Santa Ana, US

Local time
03:24 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
33.6751, -117.8693

cloud Weather

Wind
0° / 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
17°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-13T09:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSNA 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01670111

TAF KSNA 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 FM130900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 SCT035 FM131900 23007KT P6SM FEW060 FM140200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

warning FAA Advisories

  • Closed: !SNA 10/016 SNA AD AP CLSD DLY 0630-1315 2610130630-2610171315 (Oct 13 at 06:30 UTC. – Oct 17 at 13:15 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 21 Departures
flight_land 16 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 AAB18C SMF → SNA Jul 26, 16:30 UTCJul 26, 19:00 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-07-26 AAB18C SMF → SNA Jul 26, 16:27 UTCJul 26, 18:38 UTC2h 11m +27m on time
2026-07-26 AAB18C SMF → SNA Jul 26, 13:30 UTCJul 26, 15:35 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-25 AC2F5A SMF → SNA Jul 25, 13:35 UTCJul 25, 15:40 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-24 ABC7E9 SMF → SNA Jul 24, 13:00 UTCJul 24, 15:00 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-23 ABEFBA SMF → SNA Jul 23, 13:10 UTCJul 23, 15:10 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-23 ABEFBA SMF → SNA Jul 23, 13:05 UTCJul 23, 15:07 UTC2h 2m +15m +5m
2026-07-22 ABFD23 SMF → SNA Jul 22, 13:05 UTCJul 22, 15:05 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-21 AC03FF SMF → SNA Jul 21, 13:00 UTCJul 21, 14:55 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-20 AC33A3 SMF → SNA Jul 20, 13:00 UTCJul 20, 15:05 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-19 A74A5A SMF → SNA Jul 19, 16:35 UTCJul 19, 18:30 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-19 AD4CF2 SMF → SNA Jul 19, 13:35 UTCJul 19, 15:35 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-18 AC6668 MCO → STL Jul 18, 13:35 UTCJul 18, 15:35 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-17 ABC14D MCO → STL Jul 17, 13:05 UTCJul 17, 14:55 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-07-17 ABC14D MCO → STL Jul 17, 13:00 UTCJul 17, 14:53 UTC1h 53m +10m +7m
2026-07-16 ABE501 - Jul 16, 13:00 UTCJul 16, 15:00 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-15 ABF351 MCO → STL Jul 15, 13:00 UTCJul 15, 15:00 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-14 AC0818 MCO → STL Jul 14, 13:05 UTCJul 14, 15:05 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-13 ABB1DE MCO → STL Jul 13, 13:05 UTCJul 13, 15:00 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-13 ABB1DE MCO → STL Jul 13, 13:01 UTCJul 13, 14:58 UTC1h 57m +11m +5m
2026-07-12 A29AFF - Jul 12, 16:15 UTCJul 12, 18:15 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-12 A7130C MCO → STL Jul 12, 13:05 UTCJul 12, 15:05 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-11 ABEC6C MCO → STL Jul 11, 13:40 UTCJul 11, 15:40 UTC2h 0m - -
2026-07-10 AC1789 MCO → STL Jul 10, 12:55 UTCJul 10, 15:05 UTC2h 10m - -
2026-07-09 AB5F87 MCO → STL Jul 9, 12:55 UTCJul 9, 15:00 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-08 AC5765 MCO → STL Jul 8, 12:55 UTCJul 8, 14:50 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-07 A5B59D MCO → STL Jul 7, 13:05 UTCJul 7, 15:00 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-07 A5B59D MCO → STL Jul 7, 13:01 UTCJul 7, 14:54 UTC1h 53m +11m +4m
2026-07-06 ABE77A - Jul 6, 13:05 UTCJul 6, 15:10 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-05 A2A26D STL → LGA Jul 5, 16:15 UTCJul 5, 18:10 UTC1h 55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
138 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+4m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
24

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 36
June 2026 46
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 2h 1m 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 138 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA4501 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA4501 arrives with an average 4-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA4501?
SWA4501 has been operated by 24 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.