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SWA8701

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

ORD KORD VFR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
19:49 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind
90° / 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 20,000 ft, BKN 30,000 ft
Temp / Dew
26°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-29T23:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KORD 292351Z 09009KT 10SM FEW200 BKN300 26/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02560083 10294 20256 57006

TAF KORD 292320Z 3000/3106 07008KT P6SM BKN250 FM301400 08014KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 439 Departures
flight_land 437 Arrivals

Arrival

MDW KMDW VFR

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, US

Local time
19:49 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
620 ft
Coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524

cloud Weather

Wind
100° / 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 15,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
26°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-29T23:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMDW 292353Z 10008KT 10SM FEW150 OVC250 26/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02560083 10289 20256 56005

TAF KMDW 292320Z 3000/3106 07008KT P6SM BKN250 FM301400 08014KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 104 Departures
flight_land 121 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-18 ABD254 ORD → MDW May 18, 16:10 UTCMay 18, 19:00 UTC2h 49m - -
2026-05-18 ABD254 ORD → MDW May 18, 16:09 UTCMay 18, 18:59 UTC2h 50m +39m +13m
2026-04-30 A74A5A ORD → MDW Apr 30, 20:00 UTCApr 30, 22:20 UTC2h 20m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+13m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 2
April 2026 1

SWA8701 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA8701 fly?
SWA8701 (Southwest Airlines) flies from ORD to MDW. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA8701?
Based on observed flights, SWA8701 takes on average 2h 40m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA8701 fly?
SWA8701 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA8701 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA8701 arrives with an average 13-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA8701?
SWA8701 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA8701 live?
Yes. When SWA8701 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.