Diversion — SWA3018

KDVT · 07R

2026-04-16 15:38 UTC· KLAS → KDVT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3018 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAS to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) on runway 07R at 15:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL297, turnaround area near Bagdad, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 1475 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDVT 312353Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03110172 10311 20244 56028

Flight context

  • SWA3018
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KLAS → KDVT
  • 2026-04-16 15:38 UTC
  • KDVT runway 07R

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:38:46 UTC · KDVT runway 07R · 1,475 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:38:46 UTC · KDVT runway 07R · 1,475 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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