Rejected takeoff — SWA4618

KAUS · 18R

2026-07-28 20:33 UTC· KAUS → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA4618 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KTPA on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a rejectedtakeoff at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 20:33 UTC. Trace data at the event: 501 ft AGL, 62 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 501 ft AGL at event
  • 62 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 162053Z 06005KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN200 37/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP178 T03720194 58024 $

Flight context

  • SWA4618
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KAUS → KTPA
  • 2026-07-28 20:33 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KAUS