Diversion — SWA4601

KORF · 05

2026-03-13 22:46 UTC· KCVG → KORF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA4601 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCVG to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Norfolk International Airport (KORF) on runway 05 at 22:46 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL332, turnaround area near White Sulphur Springs, US. Approach stability score: 82/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 16 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 15 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 82/100
  • 16 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KORF 271451Z VRB05G15KT 10SM OVC046 20/13 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02000128 56002

Flight context

  • SWA4601
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KCVG → KORF
  • 2026-03-13 22:46 UTC
  • KORF runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:46:45 UTC · KORF runway 05 · 15 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:46:45 UTC · KORF runway 05 · 15 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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