Southwest Airlines WN4971 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN4971 takes off from Chicago (MDW) United States to Louisville (SDF) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Chicago Midway International Airport at 21:55 12 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field at 00:05 13 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of WN4971 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 hours, 53 minutes

WN4971 - SWA4971 Southwest Airlines (WN)
MDW Chicago United States
Flight MDW to SDF
SDF Louisville United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 hours, 53 minutes
Departure Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 21:55 12 February 2026
Estimated 21:55 12 February 2026
None A18
Arrival Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field
IATA: SDFICAO: KSDF
Scheduled 00:05 13 February 2026
None None
WN4971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 436 kms / 271 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 143
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: SWA4971
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Chicago: Thursday 2026-02-12 01:02 AM
  • Current Time in Louisville: Thursday 2026-02-12 02:02 AM

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN4971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN4971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 436 km (271 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN4971 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN4971 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN4971 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN4971 flights are operated using Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN4971 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN4971 is operated on Tuesday.