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SWA8659

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

MEM KMEM VFR

Memphis International Airport

Memphis, US

Local time
04:24 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
341 ft
Coordinates
35.0438, -89.9763

cloud Weather

Wind
50° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
18°C / 10°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-05T08:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMEM 050854Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01780100 56005 $

TAF KMEM 050520Z 0506/0612 03007KT P6SM BKN250 FM051500 04011KT P6SM SKC FM060000 04007KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 86 Departures
flight_land 68 Arrivals

Arrival

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
04:24 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
0° / 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
11°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-05T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 050853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP236 T01110050 50002

TAF KMDW 050902Z 0509/0612 32005KT P6SM FEW250 FM051400 02007KT P6SM SKC FM052000 08008KT P6SM SKC FM060200 14006KT P6SM FEW300

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 54 Departures
flight_land 64 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.