Diversion — SWA949

KFTG · 18

2026-03-14 20:01 UTC· KDEN → KFTG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA949 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-03-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Colorado Air and Space Port (KFTG) on runway 18 at 20:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Staunton, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 12 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 5455 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA949
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDEN → KFTG
  • 2026-03-14 20:01 UTC
  • KFTG runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:01:27 UTC · KFTG runway 18 · 5,455 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:01:27 UTC · KFTG runway 18 · 5,455 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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