Diversion — SWA51

KT69 · 03

2026-08-27 02:33 UTC· KHOU → KT69· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA51 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KCRP (Corpus Christi International Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport (KT69) on runway 03 at 02:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL298, turnaround area near Palacios, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 9,656 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03
  • 47 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 9,656 m visibility
  • METAR KT69 160455Z AUTO 6SM HZ OVC001 29/27 A3006 RMK A01

Flight context

  • SWA51
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KHOU → KT69
  • 2026-08-27 02:33 UTC
  • KT69 runway 03

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KT69