Diversion — SWA2805

KSBA · 07

2026-05-18 07:34 UTC· KCOS → KSBA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2805 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCOS to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) on runway 07 at 07:34 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Fredonia, US. Approach stability score: 81/100. 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 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07
  • 9 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSBA 200550Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A2990 RMK T01900170 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA2805
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KCOS → KSBA
  • 2026-05-18 07:34 UTC
  • KSBA runway 07

All events on this flight

Diversion 07:34:21 UTC · KSBA runway 07 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:34:21 UTC · KSBA runway 07 · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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