Diversion — SWA1446

KMAF · 16R

2026-03-05 04:57 UTC· KDEN → KMAF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1446 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-03-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Midland International Airport (KMAF) on runway 16R at 04:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL401, turnaround area near Moore, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. 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 16R
  • 2850 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMAF 292153Z 17019KT 10SM SCT036 29/19 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 15027/2119 SLP039 T02890194

Flight context

  • SWA1446
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KMAF
  • 2026-03-05 04:57 UTC
  • KMAF runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:57:32 UTC · KMAF runway 16R · 2,850 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:57:32 UTC · KMAF runway 16R · 2,850 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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