B737-800
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; General Declared Emergency; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On approach flaps would not deploy. Extended flaps by alternate method; [advised ATC]; diverted to a nearby airport for uneventful landing.
A B737-800's flaps failed to extend on approach; therefore; the Alternate Flap extension method employed; and the flight diverted to a nearby airport.