Diversion — SWA4780
KLSV · 03R2026-04-05 21:29 UTC· KLAS → KLSV· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA4780 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAS to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-04-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) on runway 03R at 21:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL280, turnaround area near Bagdad, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- HAZARDS6/4981 2026-04-02 15:00Z – 2026-04-06 01:00Z SFC–400 ft
1NM NM N TWAIN, CA, Sunday, July 12, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026 UTC
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Pilot review data
- Runway 03R
- 1866 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KLSV 242055Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 34/M00 A2986 RMK AO2A SLP084 T03421005 57024 $
Flight context
- SWA4780
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KLAS → KLSV
- 2026-04-05 21:29 UTC
- KLSV runway 03R
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