Diversion — SWA8526

KE35 · 08

2026-03-16 17:29 UTC· KOKC → KE35· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA8526 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KOKC to KELP (El Paso International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fabens Airport (KE35) on runway 08 at 17:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL410, turnaround area near Ransom Canyon, US. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 3679 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 13 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KE35 260715Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A3005 RMK AO2 T02150197

Flight context

  • SWA8526
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KOKC → KE35
  • 2026-03-16 17:29 UTC
  • KE35 runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:29:06 UTC · KE35 runway 08 · 3,679 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:29:06 UTC · KE35 runway 08 · 3,679 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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