Diversion — SWA202

KMCI · 01L

2026-08-15 03:49 UTC· KDAL → KMCI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA202 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-08-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) on runway 01L at 03:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL436, turnaround area near Catoosa, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01L
  • 977 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • KMCI 160853Z 08007KT 3SM BR BKN003 OVC090 21/20 A3016 RMK AO2 RAE25 SLP200 P0002 60044 T02060200 51001

Flight context

  • SWA202
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KMCI
  • 2026-08-15 03:49 UTC
  • KMCI runway 01L

All events on this flight

Diversion 03:49:45 UTC · KMCI runway 01L · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 03:49:45 UTC · KMCI runway 19R · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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