Diversion — SWA1994

KMCO · 18R

2026-08-24 14:19 UTC· KHOU KMCO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA1994 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 18R at 14:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL413, turnaround area near Bayou La Batre, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 91 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 162253Z 05013G22KT 10SM FEW036 FEW070 SCT300 29/22 A3014

Flight context

  • SWA1994
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KHOU → KMCO
  • 2026-08-24 14:19 UTC
  • KMCO runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:19:50 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:19:50 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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