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SWA986

Operated by Southwest Airlines

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Departure

SJC KSJC MVFR

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

San Jose, US

Local time
00:43 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
37.3625, -121.9292

cloud Weather

Wind
360° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 1,400 ft, BKN 2,500 ft
Temp / Dew
14°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T06:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSJC 300653Z 36006KT 10SM BKN014 BKN025 14/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01440111

TAF KSJC 300520Z 3006/3106 34006KT P6SM BKN015 FM301700 34006KT P6SM SKC FM302200 34016KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 14 Departures
flight_land 26 Arrivals

Arrival

SAN KSAN MVFR

San Diego International Airport

San Diego, US

Local time
00:43 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
17 ft
Coordinates
32.7336, -117.1900

cloud Weather

Wind
290° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 2,100 ft
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:18:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
SPECI KSAN 300718Z 29003KT 10SM BKN021 17/13 A3005 RMK AO2 T01670133

TAF KSAN 300520Z 3006/3112 VRB04KT P6SM BKN018 TEMPO 3008/3012 SCT018 FM301600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT018 FM301900 29011KT P6SM SKC FM310300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT015 FM310600 VRB04KT P6SM OVC015

warning FAA Advisories

  • Closed: !SAN 03/071 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2603181300-2610010800 (Mar 18 at 13:00 UTC. – Oct 01 at 08:00 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 67 Departures
flight_land 38 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 A25D36 SJC → SAN May 29, 20:40 UTCMay 29, 21:35 UTC55m - -
2026-05-28 AC7C52 SJC → SAN May 28, 23:25 UTCMay 29, 00:45 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-05-28 AC7C52 SJC → SAN May 28, 23:25 UTCMay 29, 00:44 UTC1h 20m +15m +11m
2026-05-28 AC7C52 SJC → SAN May 28, 21:40 UTCMay 28, 22:30 UTC50m - -
2026-05-28 A59B9C SJC → SAN May 28, 19:25 UTCMay 28, 20:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-05-27 AB5FAA SJC → SAN May 27, 23:10 UTCMay 28, 00:35 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-27 AB5FAA SJC → SAN May 27, 23:09 UTCMay 28, 00:35 UTC1h 26m +9m +9m
2026-05-27 AC379A SJC → SAN May 27, 00:25 UTCMay 27, 01:59 UTC1h 35m - -
2026-05-25 A2FB32 SJC → SAN May 25, 23:54 UTCMay 26, 01:20 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-25 A2FB32 SJC → SAN May 25, 23:54 UTCMay 26, 01:16 UTC1h 22m +44m +39m
2026-05-25 A2FB32 SJC → SAN May 25, 21:40 UTCMay 25, 22:30 UTC50m - -
2026-05-25 A2FB32 SJC → SAN May 25, 19:35 UTCMay 25, 20:40 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-05-24 ABF025 SJC → SAN May 24, 17:55 UTCMay 24, 19:15 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-05-24 ABF025 SJC → SAN May 24, 14:20 UTCMay 24, 16:55 UTC2h 35m - -
2026-05-23 AD0F29 SJC → SAN May 23, 21:50 UTCMay 23, 23:15 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-22 AA9B65 SJC → SAN May 22, 21:05 UTCMay 22, 22:15 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-05-22 AAB146 SJC → SAN May 22, 00:10 UTCMay 22, 01:35 UTC1h 25m - -
2026-05-21 AAB146 SJC → SAN May 21, 22:25 UTCMay 21, 23:15 UTC50m - -
2026-05-21 A1F1DE SJC → SAN May 21, 20:40 UTCMay 21, 21:40 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-05-20 ABF351 SJC → SAN May 20, 23:35 UTCMay 21, 01:05 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-18 AD21BC SJC → SAN May 18, 23:30 UTCMay 19, 01:00 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-18 AD21BC SJC → SAN May 18, 23:25 UTCMay 19, 00:53 UTC1h 28m +15m +2m
2026-05-18 AD21BC SJC → SAN May 18, 21:45 UTCMay 18, 22:35 UTC50m - -
2026-05-18 AA9B42 SJC → SAN May 18, 19:25 UTCMay 18, 20:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-05-17 ACA788 SJC → SAN May 17, 16:20 UTCMay 17, 17:35 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-05-17 ACA788 SJC → SAN May 17, 13:55 UTCMay 17, 15:15 UTC1h 20m - -
2026-05-17 A620F5 SJC → SAN May 17, 02:15 UTCMay 17, 03:05 UTC50m - -
2026-05-16 A742EC SJC → SAN May 16, 21:20 UTCMay 16, 22:20 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-05-16 A5F208 SJC → SAN May 16, 00:15 UTCMay 16, 01:45 UTC1h 30m - -
2026-05-16 A5F208 SJC → SAN May 16, 00:11 UTCMay 16, 01:39 UTC1h 28m +61m +16m

Performance history

Flights tracked
94 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+15m
On-time arrival
60% 60% on time
Aircraft used
18

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 57
April 2026 37

SWA986 frequently asked

Where does flight SWA986 fly?
SWA986 (Southwest Airlines) flies from SJC to SAN. View the full route page.
How long is flight SWA986?
Based on observed flights, SWA986 takes on average 1h 16m from takeoff to landing.
How often does SWA986 fly?
SWA986 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 94 flights under this callsign.
Is flight SWA986 usually on time?
Across recent flights, SWA986 arrives with an average 15-minute delay. 60% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight SWA986?
SWA986 has been operated by 18 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track SWA986 live?
Yes. When SWA986 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.