Southwest Airlines WN256 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN256 takes off from Minneapolis (MSP) United States to Chicago (MDW) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Minneapolis Airport at 11:00 20 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Chicago Midway International Airport at 12:30 20 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 22 minutes.

Current status of WN256 is Arrived On time

WN256 - SWA256 Southwest Airlines (WN)
MSP Minneapolis United States
Flight MSP to MDW
MDW Chicago United States
Arrived On time
Departure Minneapolis Airport
IATA: MSPICAO: KMSP
Scheduled 11:00 20 January 2026
Actual 11:03 20 January 2026
2 None
Arrival Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 12:30 20 January 2026
Actual 12:25 20 January 2026
None B2
WN256 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 22 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 561 kms / 349 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 143
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KSTL3
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Minneapolis: Tuesday 2026-01-20 18:38 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2026-01-20 18:38 PM

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN256 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 22 minutes, with the flight distance of 561 km (349 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN256 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN256 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN256 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN256 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN256 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN256 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.