Diversion — SWA3868

KAUS · 18R

2026-01-07 14:42 UTC· KTPA → KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA3868 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 14:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Constitución, MX. Approach stability score: 59/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 1 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 488 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 59/100
  • 1 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 141953Z 17007KT 10SM BKN055 BKN075 34/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115 T03390228 $

Flight context

  • SWA3868
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KTPA → KAUS
  • 2026-01-07 14:42 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:42:23 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:42:23 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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