Diversion — SWA2165

KGEU · 01

2026-04-02 05:59 UTC· KSMF → KGEU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2165 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSMF to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on runway 01 at 05:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Searles Valley, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 3 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)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

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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 01
  • 1065 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KGEU 240247Z CALMKT 10SM CLR 34/13 A2980 RMK LAST

Flight context

  • SWA2165
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSMF → KGEU
  • 2026-04-02 05:59 UTC
  • KGEU runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:59:08 UTC · KGEU runway 01 · 1,065 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:59:08 UTC · KGEU runway 01 · 1,065 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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