Diversion — SWA4544

KPVW · 13

2026-02-11 21:25 UTC· KLAS → KPVW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA4544 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAS to KLBB (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hale County Airport (KPVW) on runway 13 at 21:25 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL423, turnaround area near Black Rock, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13
  • 3372 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPVW 081815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3015 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • SWA4544
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KLAS → KPVW
  • 2026-02-11 21:25 UTC
  • KPVW runway 13

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:25:58 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:25:58 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:25:58 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:25:58 UTC · KPVW runway 13 · 3,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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