Diversion — SWA1816

PHHI · 06

2026-01-20 23:05 UTC· PHNL → PHHI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1816 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from PHNL to KSMF (Sacramento International Airport) on 2026-01-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Wheeler Army Airfield (PHHI) on runway 06 at 23:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL270, turnaround area near Waimānalo Beach, US. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06
  • 836 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PHHI 102355Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM SCT032 OVC045 29/20 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP134 T02860198 10294 20248 57022 $

Flight context

  • SWA1816
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • PHNL → PHHI
  • 2026-01-20 23:05 UTC
  • PHHI runway 06

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