Diversion — SWA3494

KOAK · 12

2026-01-06 16:43 UTC· KSEA → KOAK· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3494 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KSMF (Sacramento International Airport) on 2026-01-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK) on runway 12 at 16:43 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL391, turnaround area near Klamath, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12
  • 9 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KOAK 141653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 17/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01670083

Flight context

  • SWA3494
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSEA → KOAK
  • 2026-01-06 16:43 UTC
  • KOAK runway 12

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:43:34 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 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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