Diversion — SWA1872

PHJH · 02

2026-08-11 02:19 UTC· PHNL PHJH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA1872 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from PHNL to PHOG (Kahului Airport) on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Kapalua Airport (PHJH) on runway 02 at 02:19 UTC. Peak altitude 13,764 ft, turnaround area near Kaunakakai, US. Approach stability score: 55/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02
  • 256 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 55/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA1872
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • PHNL → PHJH
  • 2026-08-11 02:19 UTC
  • PHJH runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 02:19:46 UTC · PHJH runway 02 · 256 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 02:19:46 UTC · PHJH runway 02 · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· PHJH