Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 298's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 56% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 59 minutes. 0.9% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 2 of 3 (MSP → STL): Should be in the air from MSP, scheduled to land at STL at 6:25 PM local time. This flight number flew about 3 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
0.9% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Southwest for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ATL → MDW Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL | 8:00 AM → 8:50 AM | 58% |
| MSP → STL Minneapolis, MN to St. Louis, MO | 4:55 PM → 6:25 PM | 56% |
| AUS → ELP Austin, TX to El Paso, TX | 9:05 PM → 9:35 PM | 21% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 298?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 56% |
| Average delay when late | 59 min |
| Cancelled | 0.9% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 110 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 298
WN 298 was most reliable on Sundays (92% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (8%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Southwest to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the Southwest app.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is WN 298 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 298 usually on time?
WN 298 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 56% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 59 minutes when late.
How often is WN 298 cancelled?
0.9% of WN 298 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.