Diversion — SWA3259

KMSP · 12L

2026-03-16 19:41 UTC· AZ42 → KMSP· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3259 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from AZ42 to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) on runway 12L at 19:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near WaKeeney, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. 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 13 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12L
  • 819 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • METAR KMSP 261253Z 14008KT 8SM FEW140 BKN250 14/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01440128

Flight context

  • SWA3259
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • AZ42 → KMSP
  • 2026-03-16 19:41 UTC
  • KMSP runway 12L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:41:56 UTC · KMSP runway 12L · 819 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:41:56 UTC · KMSP runway 12L · 819 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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