Diversion — SWA2745

KPVW · 13

2026-02-23 20:38 UTC· KDAL → KPVW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2745 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KLBB (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hale County Airport (KPVW) on runway 13 at 20:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL310, turnaround area near Throckmorton County, US. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 13 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13
  • 3372 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 14 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPVW 070915Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3007 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • SWA2745
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KPVW
  • 2026-02-23 20:38 UTC
  • KPVW runway 13

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:38:21 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:38:21 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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