Diversion — SWA2683

KICT · 01L

2026-03-08 17:36 UTC· AZ42 → KICT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA2683 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from AZ42 to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-03-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) on runway 01L at 17:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Mora County, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 18 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01L
  • 1330 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 18 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KICT 281453Z 09007KT 10SM FEW005 BKN055 BKN250 21/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02060183 51003

Flight context

  • SWA2683
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • AZ42 → KICT
  • 2026-03-08 17:36 UTC
  • KICT runway 01L

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:36:11 UTC · KICT runway 01L · 1,330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:36:11 UTC · KICT runway 01L · 1,330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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