Diversion — SWA1586

KIAH · 09

2026-01-29 18:32 UTC· KATL → KIAH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1586 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KATL to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-01-29. SkyMeter detected a diversion to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 09 at 18:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL372, turnaround area near Meraux, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 84 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 100353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02170139

Flight context

  • SWA1586
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KATL → KIAH
  • 2026-01-29 18:32 UTC
  • KIAH runway 09

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