Diversion — SWA116

KAUS · 18R

2026-05-25 01:24 UTC· KDAL KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA116 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KSNA (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) on 2026-05-25. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 01:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL220, turnaround area near Mart, US. Approach stability score: 69/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 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
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 200450Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW080 28/21 A2994 RMK T02800210 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA116
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KAUS
  • 2026-05-25 01:24 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 01:24:07 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 01:24:07 UTC · KAUS runway 18R · 488 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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