Southwest Airlines WN5243 flight status now

WN5243 - SWA5243 Southwest Airlines (WN)
ALB Albany United States
Flight ALB to MDW
MDW Chicago United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Albany International Airport
IATA: ALBICAO: KALB
Scheduled 07:35
None C3
Arrival Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 08:45
None B23
WN5243 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1153 kms / 716 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 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: SWA5243
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Albany: Monday 2025-11-17 15:48 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2025-11-17 14:48 PM

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN5243 takes off from Albany (ALB) United States to Chicago (MDW) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Albany International Airport at 07:35 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Chicago Midway International Airport at 08:45 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Albany to Chicago?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 7 minutes, with the flight distance of 1153 km (716 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN5243 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN5243 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN5243 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN5243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .