Diversion — SWA1181

KLAS · 08R

2026-02-18 07:58 UTC· KSMF → KLAS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1181 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSMF to KBUR (Bob Hope Airport) on 2026-02-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to McCarran International Airport (KLAS) on runway 08R at 07:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL306, turnaround area near Lone Pine, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 2048 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAS 080156Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 34/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102 T03390039

Flight context

  • SWA1181
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSMF → KLAS
  • 2026-02-18 07:58 UTC
  • KLAS runway 08R

All events on this flight

Diversion 07:58:50 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:58:50 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:58:50 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:58:50 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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