Diversion — SWA1503
KLAX · 06L2026-08-24 06:03 UTC· KSJC → KLAX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA1503 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSJC to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 06L at 06:03 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Bodfish, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- HAZARDS6/5070 2026-08-14 13:00Z – 2026-08-27 03:00Z SFC–8,500 ft
8NM SE BIG SUR, CA, Friday, August 14, 2026 through Thursday, August 27, 2026 UTC
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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.
Pilot review data
- Runway 06L
- 117 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 3 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KLAX 161753Z 11008KT 10SM FEW029 BKN039 24/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02390144 10239 20211 53012 $
Flight context
- SWA1503
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KSJC → KLAX
- 2026-08-24 06:03 UTC
- KLAX runway 06L
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