Diversion — SWA1596

KDEN · 16R

2026-03-08 17:45 UTC· KLAS → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA1596 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAS to KMCI (Kansas City International Airport) on 2026-03-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 17:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near San Juan, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 5324 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 281253Z 19015KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN250 16/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP090 VIRGA T01610089 $

Flight context

  • SWA1596
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KLAS → KDEN
  • 2026-03-08 17:45 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:45:57 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:45:57 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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