Diversion — SWA2909

KDAL · 13R

2026-03-07 07:08 UTC· KHOU → KDAL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2909 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KOKC (Will Rogers World Airport) on 2026-03-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dallas Love Field (KDAL) on runway 13R at 07:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL413, turnaround area near Gun Barrel City, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13R
  • 476 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 76/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDAL 281653Z 09008KT 10SM BKN080 BKN120 BKN250 31/21 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03060206

Flight context

  • SWA2909
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KHOU → KDAL
  • 2026-03-07 07:08 UTC
  • KDAL runway 13R

All events on this flight

Diversion 07:08:12 UTC · KDAL runway 13R · 476 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:08:12 UTC · KDAL runway 13R · 476 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:08:12 UTC · KDAL runway 13R · 476 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:08:12 UTC · KDAL runway 13R · 476 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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