Diversion — SWA2186

KHOU · 04

2026-01-25 16:03 UTC· KDEN → KHOU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA2186 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KAUS (Austin Bergstrom International Airport) on 2026-01-25. SkyMeter detected a diversion to William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 04 at 16:03 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL416, turnaround area near Hollis, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 13 kt wind, 12 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04
  • 39 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 12 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KHOU 101653Z 09009G19KT 10SM FEW032 28/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02780189

Flight context

  • SWA2186
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDEN → KHOU
  • 2026-01-25 16:03 UTC
  • KHOU runway 04

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:03:45 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 39 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:45 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 39 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:45 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 39 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:45 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 39 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KHOU