Diversion — SWA4430

KOAK · 12

2026-03-09 23:24 UTC· KSFO → KOAK· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4430 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-03-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK) on runway 12 at 23:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Copperopolis, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12
  • 9 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KOAK 282153Z 28013KT 10SM FEW015 21/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02060117

Flight context

  • SWA4430
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSFO → KOAK
  • 2026-03-09 23:24 UTC
  • KOAK runway 12

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:24:01 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:24:01 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:24:01 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:24:01 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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