Diversion — SWA1997

KNIP · 10

2026-08-23 19:00 UTC· KHOU → KNIP· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA1997 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) on runway 10 at 19:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL310, turnaround area near Hurley, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 8 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNIP 161653Z 07015G24KT 10SM SCT038 BKN250 30/21 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244 T03000206

Flight context

  • SWA1997
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KHOU → KNIP
  • 2026-08-23 19:00 UTC
  • KNIP runway 10

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