Diversion — SWA8518

K3A4 · 17

2026-02-09 05:55 UTC· KBWI → K3A4· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA8518 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KGSO (Piedmont Triad International Airport) on 2026-02-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Southeast Greensboro Airport (K3A4) on runway 17 at 05:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Weber City, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17
  • 737 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA8518
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBWI → K3A4
  • 2026-02-09 05:55 UTC
  • K3A4 runway 17

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:55:51 UTC · K3A4 runway 17 · 737 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:55:51 UTC · K3A4 runway 17 · 737 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:55:51 UTC · K3A4 runway 17 · 737 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:55:51 UTC · K3A4 runway 17 · 737 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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