Diversion — SWA1848

KDEN · 17L

2026-08-20 20:24 UTC· KMCI → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1848 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-08-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 20:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL422, turnaround area near Hill City, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 5367 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 161653Z COR 07004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 SCT220 24/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166 T012390072

Flight context

  • SWA1848
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMCI → KDEN
  • 2026-08-20 20:24 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

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