Diversion — SWA1418
KPHF · 072026-06-28 22:51 UTC· KBWI → KPHF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA1418 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KORF (Norfolk International Airport) on 2026-06-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (KPHF) on runway 07 at 22:51 UTC. Peak altitude 12,592 ft, turnaround area near Heathsville, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 07
- 39 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPHF 181054Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02280194
Flight context
- SWA1418
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KBWI → KPHF
- 2026-06-28 22:51 UTC
- KPHF runway 07
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