Diversion — SWA2616

KONT · 08L

2026-01-01 17:14 UTC· KDEN → KONT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2616 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2026-01-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ontario International Airport (KONT) on runway 08L at 17:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL351, turnaround area near Tuba City, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 930 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KONT 160353Z 07007G21KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 08027/0255 SLP133 T02780011

Flight context

  • SWA2616
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDEN → KONT
  • 2026-01-01 17:14 UTC
  • KONT runway 08L

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:14:52 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:14:52 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:14:52 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:14:52 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KONT