Diversion — SWA2857

KHOU · 12R

2026-06-07 04:44 UTC· KMCO → KHOU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2857 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-06-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 12R at 04:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL405, turnaround area near New Augusta, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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, 2 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)
  • HAZARDS6/3292 2026-05-27 17:20Z – 2026-06-10 00:15Z SFC–2,000 ft

    22NM SW TALLAHASSEE, FL, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 through Wednesday, June 10, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4059 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    HOUSTON, TX, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4068 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    HOUSTON, TX, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/5656 2026-06-04 16:19Z – 2026-06-18 00:15Z SFC–2,000 ft

    22NM SW TALLAHASSEE, FL, Thursday, June 4, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/5771 2026-06-04 21:47Z – 2026-06-18 00:15Z SFC–3,500 ft

    22NM SW TALLAHASSEE, FL, Thursday, June 4, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4607 2026-06-06 18:00Z – 2026-06-07 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    College Station, TX, Saturday, June 6, 2026 through Saturday, June 6, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

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 12R
  • 42 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KHOU 182353Z 10009KT 10SM FEW040 FEW250 31/20 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP168 T03110200 10339 20311 58003

Flight context

  • SWA2857
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMCO → KHOU
  • 2026-06-07 04:44 UTC
  • KHOU runway 12R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:44:11 UTC · KHOU runway 12R · 42 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:44:11 UTC · KHOU runway 13R · 42 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:44:11 UTC · KHOU runway 13R · 42 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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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