Diversion — SWA4480

KIND · 05L

2026-07-06 03:29 UTC· KDEN → KIND· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4480 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-07-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 03:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Shenandoah, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 6 kt wind, 6 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)
  • SECURITY6/4118 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    CARMEL, IN, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4128 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    WESTFIELD, IN, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7205 2026-06-23 21:07Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Carmel, IN

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7208 2026-06-23 21:07Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Westfield, IN

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/1457 2026-07-01 11:00Z – 2026-07-06 02:00Z SFC–400 ft

    SILVIS, IL, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 through Sunday, July 5, 2026 Local

    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 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 180954Z 04005KT 10SM BKN046 BKN065 23/21 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP210 FRQ LTGICCG DSNT S-SW CB DSNT S-SW MOV SE T02280211

Flight context

  • SWA4480
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KIND
  • 2026-07-06 03:29 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

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

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