Diversion — SWA1559
KE35 · 082026-03-23 21:48 UTC· KHOU → KE35· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA1559 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KELP (El Paso International Airport) on 2026-03-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fabens Airport (KE35) on runway 08 at 21:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL375, turnaround area near Sonora, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- SECURITY6/4240 2026-03-08 08:00Z – 2026-11-01 07:00Z SFC–180 ft
SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local
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Pilot review data
- Runway 08
- 3679 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 3 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 12,875 m visibility
- METAR KE35 250615Z AUTO 08010KT 8SM -RA BKN030 OVC055 19/19 A3009 RMK AO2 P0000 T01940186
Flight context
- SWA1559
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KHOU → KE35
- 2026-03-23 21:48 UTC
- KE35 runway 08
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