Diversion — SWA49
KHOU · 042026-07-05 23:08 UTC· KVPS → KHOU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA49 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KVPS to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-07-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 04 at 23:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL403, turnaround area near Thibodaux, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 04
- 39 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 8 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KHOU 170153Z 12007KT 10SM BKN250 30/24 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP206 T03000239
Flight context
- SWA49
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KVPS → KHOU
- 2026-07-05 23:08 UTC
- KHOU runway 04
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