Diversion — SWA237

KFAT · 11L

2026-05-18 05:56 UTC· KRNO → KFAT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA237 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KRNO to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT) on runway 11L at 05:56 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL236, turnaround area near Tuolumne, US. Approach stability score: 74/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 11L
  • 333 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 74/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KFAT 200650Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM 24/11 A2989 RMK T02400110 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA237
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KRNO → KFAT
  • 2026-05-18 05:56 UTC
  • KFAT runway 11L

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:56:10 UTC · KFAT runway 11L · 333 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:56:10 UTC · KFAT runway 11L · 333 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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