Diversion — SWA471

KLAS · 08R

2026-02-18 09:42 UTC· KBNA → KLAS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA471 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-02-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to McCarran International Airport (KLAS) on runway 08R at 09:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL389, turnaround area near Springfield, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 2048 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAS 080156Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 34/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102 T03390039

Flight context

  • SWA471
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBNA → KLAS
  • 2026-02-18 09:42 UTC
  • KLAS runway 08R

All events on this flight

Diversion 09:42:53 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:42:53 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:42:53 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:42:53 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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