Diversion — SWA2570

KIAH · 08R

2026-04-01 23:01 UTC· KSAT → KIAH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2570 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSAT to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-04-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 08R at 23:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL274, turnaround area near Hallettsville, US. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 13 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 92 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 14 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KIAH 231253Z 05005KT 10SM FEW250 26/24 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02560244

Flight context

  • SWA2570
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSAT → KIAH
  • 2026-04-01 23:01 UTC
  • KIAH runway 08R

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:01:44 UTC · KIAH runway 08R · 92 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:01:44 UTC · KIAH runway 08R · 92 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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