Diversion — SWA4179

KBHM · 06

2026-03-16 11:48 UTC· KPHX → KBHM· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA4179 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) on runway 06 at 11:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL375, turnaround area near Graham, US. Approach stability score: 59/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06
  • 621 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 59/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBHM 261553Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW055 FEW100 FEW250 26/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02610111

Flight context

  • SWA4179
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KPHX → KBHM
  • 2026-03-16 11:48 UTC
  • KBHM runway 06

All events on this flight

Diversion 11:48:24 UTC · KBHM runway 06 · 621 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:48:24 UTC · KBHM runway 06 · 621 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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