Diversion — SWA3303

KABQ · 08

2026-04-09 22:26 UTC· KONT KABQ· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA3303 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KONT to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-04-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) on runway 08 at 22:26 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Fredonia, US. Approach stability score: 65/100. 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 10 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 5355 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 65/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KABQ 221252Z 09016G24KT 10SM FEW040 SCT110 BKN250 19/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143 MTN TOPS OBSC NE-E T01890122

Flight context

  • SWA3303
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KONT → KABQ
  • 2026-04-09 22:26 UTC
  • KABQ runway 08

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