Diversion — SWA761

KPHX · 07R

2026-01-01 17:53 UTC· KAUS → KPHX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA761 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2026-01-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 07R at 17:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL373, turnaround area near Sunland Park, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 1126 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 160351Z 04011KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02670056 $

Flight context

  • SWA761
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KAUS → KPHX
  • 2026-01-01 17:53 UTC
  • KPHX runway 07R

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