Southwest Airlines WN2972 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN2972 takes off from Washington (DCA) United States to New Orleans (MSY) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Ronald Reagan National Airport at 14:15 01 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 15:35 01 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 19 minutes.

Current status of WN2972 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 57m

WN2972 - SWA2972 Southwest Airlines (WN)
DCA Washington United States
Flight DCA to MSY
MSY New Orleans United States
Arrived Delayed by 1h 57m
Departure Ronald Reagan National Airport
IATA: DCAICAO: KDCA
Scheduled 14:15 01 May 2026
Actual 16:13 01 May 2026
None None
Arrival Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 15:35 01 May 2026
Actual 17:32 01 May 2026
None None
WN2972 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 19 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1560 kms / 969 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 175
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KSGR1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Washington: Friday 2026-05-01 19:41 PM
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Friday 2026-05-01 18:41 PM

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN2972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 19 minutes, with the flight distance of 1560 km (969 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN2972 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN2972 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 57m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN2972 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN2972 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN2972 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN2972 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.