Diversion — SWA2989
KLAX · 7R2026-01-19 19:31 UTC· KSMF → KLAX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA2989 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSMF to KBUR (Bob Hope Airport) on 2026-01-19. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 7R at 19:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL320, turnaround area near Riverdale, US. Approach stability score: 55/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 7R
- 95 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 55/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KLAX 110753Z 29005KT 10SM FEW060 BKN095 22/18 A2942 RMK AO2 SLP961 T02220178 402610200 $
Flight context
- SWA2989
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KSMF → KLAX
- 2026-01-19 19:31 UTC
- KLAX runway 7R
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