Diversion — SWA498

KCPS · 05

2026-04-22 17:47 UTC· KHOU → KCPS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

▶ Replay 📊 Analyse

SWA498 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KSTL (St Louis Lambert International Airport) on 2026-04-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) on runway 05 at 17:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL422, turnaround area near Dallas County, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 409 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • SPECI KCPS 211641Z 34008KT 10SM SCT010 OVC017 23/20 A3001 RMK AO2 T02280200 $

Flight context

  • SWA498
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KHOU → KCPS
  • 2026-04-22 17:47 UTC
  • KCPS runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:47:40 UTC · KCPS runway 05 · 409 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Long landing rollout 17:47:39 UTC · KCPS runway 23 · 538 ft AGL · 5 kt GS
Diversion 17:47:40 UTC · KCPS runway 05 · 409 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Long landing rollout 17:47:39 UTC · KCPS runway 23 · 538 ft AGL · 5 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KCPS