Diversion — SWA29

KAUS · 18L

2026-08-28 19:53 UTC· KDAL → KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA29 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-08-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18L at 19:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL350, turnaround area near Beverly, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 474 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 160253Z 15013KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP159 T03110194 53026 $

Flight context

  • SWA29
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KAUS
  • 2026-08-28 19:53 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18L

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