Diversion — SWA1171

KDEN · 17R

2026-05-18 06:11 UTC· KBWI → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1171 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 06:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL417, turnaround area near Owensville, US. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/0905 2026-05-17 10:00Z – 2026-05-19 01:30Z SFC–6,000 ft

    4NM SE MEADE, KS, Sunday, May 17, 2026 through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/0906 2026-05-17 10:00Z – 2026-05-19 01:30Z SFC–6,000 ft

    9NM NW ASHLAND, KS, Sunday, May 17, 2026 through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 5431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 200650Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT110 13/11 A3016 RMK T01300110 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA1171
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBWI → KDEN
  • 2026-05-18 06:11 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:11:18 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:11:18 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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