Diversion — SWA3803

KDEN · 17R

2026-07-28 17:35 UTC· KSTL → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3803 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 17:35 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL386, turnaround area near Cloud, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 5431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 172153Z 00000KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN200 27/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02670106

Flight context

  • SWA3803
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSTL → KDEN
  • 2026-07-28 17:35 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:35:36 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:35:36 UTC · KDEN runway 35L · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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