Diversion — SWA1943

KLIU · 13

2026-02-21 19:28 UTC· KDEN → KLIU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1943 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KLBB (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Littlefield Municipal Airport (KLIU) on runway 13 at 19:28 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Clayton, US. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13
  • 3607 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA1943
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDEN → KLIU
  • 2026-02-21 19:28 UTC
  • KLIU runway 13

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLIU