Diversion — SWA4995

KAUS · 18R

2026-07-24 22:12 UTC· KHOU KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA4995 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KMAF (Midland International Airport) on 2026-07-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 22:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL367, turnaround area near Lee, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 4 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 87/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 161853Z 11007KT 10SM SCT070 34/21 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP194 T03440206 $

Flight context

  • SWA4995
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KHOU → KAUS
  • 2026-07-24 22:12 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

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