Diversion — SWA506

KHQZ · 17

2026-04-02 15:51 UTC· KTPA → KHQZ· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA506 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ) on runway 17 at 15:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Belle Rose, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17
  • 442 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KHQZ 232050Z 03007KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 38/16 A3002

Flight context

  • SWA506
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KTPA → KHQZ
  • 2026-04-02 15:51 UTC
  • KHQZ runway 17

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:51:09 UTC · KHQZ runway 17 · 442 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:51:09 UTC · KHQZ runway 17 · 442 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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