Diversion — SWA1077

KABQ · 08

2025-12-29 16:09 UTC· KPHX → KABQ· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA1077 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KBNA (Nashville International Airport) on 2025-12-29. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) on runway 08 at 16:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Springerville, US. Approach stability score: 95/100. 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 7 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 5355 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 95/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KABQ 170052Z 12012KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP331 T01331061 $

Flight context

  • SWA1077
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KPHX → KABQ
  • 2025-12-29 16:09 UTC
  • KABQ runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:09:49 UTC · KABQ runway 08 · 5,355 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:09:49 UTC · KABQ runway 08 · 5,355 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:09:49 UTC · KABQ runway 08 · 5,355 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:09:49 UTC · KABQ runway 08 · 5,355 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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