Diversion — SWA2153

KPHX · 07R

2026-01-01 18:17 UTC· KDAL → KPHX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA2153 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2026-01-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 07R at 18:17 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL355, turnaround area near Sierra, US. Approach stability score: 82/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 1126 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 82/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 160351Z 04011KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02670056 $

Flight context

  • SWA2153
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDAL → KPHX
  • 2026-01-01 18:17 UTC
  • KPHX runway 07R

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:17:14 UTC · KPHX runway 07R · 1,126 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:17:14 UTC · KPHX runway 07R · 1,126 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:17:14 UTC · KPHX runway 07R · 1,126 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:17:14 UTC · KPHX runway 07R · 1,126 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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