Diversion — SWA1469

KAUS · 18R

2026-01-07 05:24 UTC· KDEN → KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1469 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 05:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL344, turnaround area near Hollis, 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.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 488 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 141353Z 18007KT 10SM BKN024 27/24 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02670244 $

Flight context

  • SWA1469
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KAUS
  • 2026-01-07 05:24 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:24:21 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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