Diversion — SWA2214

KOAK · 12

2026-01-17 17:50 UTC· KPSP → KOAK· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2214 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPSP to KSMF (Sacramento International Airport) on 2026-01-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK) on runway 12 at 17:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL372, turnaround area near Dinuba, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 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)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

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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 12
  • 9 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KOAK 111753Z 18007KT 10SM FEW014 17/11 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP021 T01670106 10167 20106 51017

Flight context

  • SWA2214
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KPSP → KOAK
  • 2026-01-17 17:50 UTC
  • KOAK runway 12

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:50:18 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:50:18 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:50:18 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:50:18 UTC · KOAK runway 12 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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