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SWA981

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

SJC KSJC VFR

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

San Jose, US

Local time
23:05 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
37.3625, -121.9292

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,300 ft
Temp / Dew
11°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T05:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSJC 150553Z 32006KT 10SM FEW023 11/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01060067 10167 20106 50006 $

TAF KSJC 150520Z 1506/1606 32006KT P6SM FEW025 FM150800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM151400 31006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM152100 33012KT P6SM BKN150

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 50 Departures
flight_land 58 Arrivals

Arrival

LAX KLAX VFR

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, US

Local time
23:05 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
125 ft
Coordinates
33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind
240° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,200 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T05:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KLAX 150553Z COR 24006KT 10SM FEW012 16/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01610128 10194 20156 50004

TAF KLAX 150533Z 1506/1612 25010KT P6SM SKC FM150800 25005KT P6SM SKC FM151200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT007 FM151800 24006KT P6SM SCT250 FM152000 26012KT P6SM SCT250 FM160400 26006KT P6SM SCT250 FM160800 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 365 Departures
flight_land 344 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-13 AC4C44 SJC → LAX Apr 13, 04:20 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC30m - -
2026-04-13 AC4C44 SJC → LAX Apr 13, 03:55 UTCApr 13, 04:50 UTC55m - -
2026-04-13 AC4C44 SJC → LAX Apr 13, 03:38 UTCApr 13, 05:04 UTC1h 26m +13m +6m

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+6m
On-time arrival
100% 100% on time
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 3

SWA981 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA981 fly?
SWA981 (Southwest Airlines) flies from SJC to LAX. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA981?
Based on observed flights, SWA981 takes on average 57m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA981 fly?
SWA981 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA981 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA981 arrives with an average 6-minute delay. 100% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
Can I track SWA981 live?
Yes. When SWA981 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.