Diversion — SWA4862

KHEG · 11

2026-02-23 23:13 UTC· KDEN → KHEG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4862 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-02-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Herlong Airport (KHEG) on runway 11 at 23:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL377, turnaround area near Dardanelle, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 11
  • 87 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • METAR KHEG 062135Z AUTO 02010KT 1/2SM +RA BKN002 BKN021 OVC026 23/23 A2992 RMK AO2 TSNO

Flight context

  • SWA4862
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KHEG
  • 2026-02-23 23:13 UTC
  • KHEG runway 11

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:13:09 UTC · KHEG runway 11 · 87 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:13:09 UTC · KHEG runway 11 · 87 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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