Diversion — SWA643

KLAS · 08R

2026-08-24 06:22 UTC· KBNA → KLAS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA643 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to McCarran International Airport (KLAS) on runway 08R at 06:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL385, turnaround area near Gray, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/3712 2026-08-11 14:00Z – 2026-08-25 04:00Z SFC–8,000 ft

    18NM SW PRESCOTT, AZ, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 through Tuesday, August 25, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/5409 2026-08-17 04:00Z – 2026-08-30 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    13NM N SANTA FE, NM, Monday, August 17, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/6216 2026-08-19 03:00Z – 2026-09-02 03:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    13NM N SANTA FE, NM, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 through Wednesday, September 2, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 2048 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAS 160756Z 18007KT 10SM FEW120 30/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP085 ACC DSNT NE T03000117 403670250

Flight context

  • SWA643
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBNA → KLAS
  • 2026-08-24 06:22 UTC
  • KLAS runway 08R

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:22:23 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:23 UTC · KLAS runway 08R · 2,048 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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