Diversion — SWA2803

KDEN · 16L

2026-07-28 22:42 UTC· KMDW → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2803 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 22:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL426, turnaround area near Butler County, US. Approach stability score: 64/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 6 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)
  • HAZARDS6/5876 2026-07-15 04:00Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    7NM SE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6900 2026-07-20 14:42Z – 2026-08-03 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    11NM SW KREMMLING, CO, Monday, July 20, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/7221 2026-07-21 04:00Z – 2026-08-04 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    7NM SE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 through Tuesday, August 4, 2026 UTC

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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 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 64/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 172053Z 30005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN120 BKN200 26/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02610106 56020

Flight context

  • SWA2803
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KDEN
  • 2026-07-28 22:42 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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