Diversion — SWA208

KIAH · 08R

2026-01-09 20:40 UTC· KATL → KIAH· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· B38M

SWA208 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KATL to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 08R at 20:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Bogalusa, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 92 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 140253Z 16008KT 10SM FEW018 28/26 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02830256 51014

Flight context

  • SWA208
  • Bank of Utah
  • B38M
  • KATL → KIAH
  • 2026-01-09 20:40 UTC
  • KIAH runway 08R

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