Apparatus

Try JFK, AAL1290, BAW, or N225AN.

flight_takeoff Flight

SWA8659

Operated by Southwest Airlines

Live map

Live map filtered to SWA8659. Shown when the flight is currently airborne.

Route airports View route page →

Departure

MEM KMEM VFR

Memphis International Airport

Memphis, US

Local time
15:18 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
341 ft
Coordinates
35.0438, -89.9763

cloud Weather

Wind
-
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 3,400 ft, BKN 4,500 ft, BKN 6,000 ft
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Wx
-RA

Obs: 2026-07-15T19:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMEM 151954Z 10SM R36L/2200VP6000FT -RA BKN034 BKN045 BKN060 27/24 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W RAB45 SLP165 P0001 T02720244 $

TAF KMEM 151720Z 1518/1624 19006KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN045 TEMPO 1520/1524 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM160200 21004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150 FM161400 25007KT P6SM SCT025 SCT200 FM161800 26011KT P6SM SCT050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 102 Departures
flight_land 79 Arrivals

Arrival

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
15:18 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
310° / 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 5,500 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
34°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-15T19:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 151953Z 31010KT 10SM FEW055 FEW250 34/20 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03390200 $

TAF KMDW 151953Z 1520/1624 28007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250 FM152100 09007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250 FM160200 15004KT P6SM SCT250 FM161200 06006KT 6SM FU SCT060 SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 159 Departures
flight_land 202 Arrivals

Recent history last 2

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-21 AC08D4 MEM → MDW May 21, 20:25 UTCMay 21, 21:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-05-21 AC08D4 MEM → MDW May 21, 20:20 UTCMay 21, 21:26 UTC1h 6m +10m +5m

Performance history

Flights tracked
2
Avg arrival delay
+5m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 2

SWA8659 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA8659 fly?
SWA8659 (Southwest Airlines) flies from MEM to MDW. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA8659?
Based on observed flights, SWA8659 takes on average 1h 6m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA8659 fly?
SWA8659 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 2 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA8659 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA8659 arrives with an average 5-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
Can I track SWA8659 live?
Yes. When SWA8659 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.