Diversion — SWA4791

KDEN · 17L

2026-01-08 22:22 UTC· KPHX → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4791 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMSP (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport) on 2026-01-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 22:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Rio Arriba, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 5367 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 140853Z 09009KT 10SM BKN007 BKN011 OVC050 08/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155 60001 T00780072 53005

Flight context

  • SWA4791
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KPHX → KDEN
  • 2026-01-08 22:22 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:22:07 UTC · KDEN runway 17L · 5,367 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Long landing rollout 22:22:06 UTC · KDEN runway 35R · 5,318 ft AGL · 11 kt GS

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