Apparatus

Try JFK, AAL1290, BAW, or N225AN.

flight_takeoff Flight

SWA8540

Operated by Southwest Airlines

Live map

Live map filtered to SWA8540. Shown when the flight is currently airborne.

Route airports View route page →

Departure

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
16:59 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
240° / 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
34°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-14T20:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 142053Z 24009KT 10SM FEW250 34/20 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP185 T03440200 56012 $

TAF KMDW 142052Z 1421/1524 27005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250 FM152000 09006KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 150 Departures
flight_land 118 Arrivals

Arrival

MCI KMCI VFR

Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City, US

Local time
16:59 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
1,026 ft
Coordinates
39.3017, -94.7139

cloud Weather

Wind
120° / 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 4,500 ft
Temp / Dew
31°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-14T20:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMCI 142053Z 12007KT 090V160 10SM FEW045 31/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP205 T03060178 58010

TAF KMCI 141720Z 1418/1518 10008KT P6SM SCT050 FM151100 07006KT P6SM SCT050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 91 Departures
flight_land 86 Arrivals

Recent history last 7

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-01 A5EA9A MDW → MCI Jul 1, 18:35 UTCJul 1, 21:10 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-07-01 A5EA9A MDW → MCI Jul 1, 18:19 UTCJul 1, 21:13 UTC2h 54m -41m -32m
2026-06-05 A264A4 MDW → MCI Jun 5, 15:05 UTCJun 5, 17:40 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-05-28 A5DD1C MDW → MCI May 28, 18:55 UTCMay 28, 21:25 UTC2h 30m - -
2026-05-28 A5DD1C MDW → MCI May 28, 18:43 UTCMay 28, 21:30 UTC2h 47m -17m -19m
2026-05-01 ABDC9B MDW → MCI May 1, 18:45 UTCMay 1, 21:20 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-04-13 AA7409 MDW → MCI Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 14, 01:08 UTC2h 38m +195m +9m

Performance history

Flights tracked
7
Avg arrival delay
-14m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
5

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 2
June 2026 1
May 2026 3
April 2026 1

SWA8540 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA8540 fly?
SWA8540 (Southwest Airlines) flies from MDW to MCI. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA8540?
Based on observed flights, SWA8540 takes on average 2h 39m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA8540 fly?
SWA8540 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 7 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA8540 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA8540 arrives 14 minutes early on average. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA8540?
SWA8540 has been operated by 5 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA8540 live?
Yes. When SWA8540 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.