Diversion — SWA159

KCVG · 18C

2026-02-20 04:36 UTC· KDEN → KCVG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA159 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18C at 04:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL346, turnaround area near Smithville, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 7 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18C
  • 841 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCVG 071752Z 25008G16KT 220V290 10SM CLR 26/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02560078 10256 20083 58017

Flight context

  • SWA159
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KCVG
  • 2026-02-20 04:36 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18C

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:36:16 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:36:16 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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