Diversion — SWA1848

KLAS · 08R

2026-08-24 07:05 UTC· KSFO → KLAS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1848 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to McCarran International Airport (KLAS) on runway 08R at 07:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Bodfish, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/5070 2026-08-14 13:00Z – 2026-08-27 03:00Z SFC–8,500 ft

    8NM SE BIG SUR, CA, Friday, August 14, 2026 through Thursday, August 27, 2026 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 2048 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAS 161656Z 14008KT 10SM FEW100 31/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03060117

Flight context

  • SWA1848
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSFO → KLAS
  • 2026-08-24 07:05 UTC
  • KLAS runway 08R

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