Diversion — SWA3221

KSDF · 17R

2026-04-02 12:12 UTC· KFLL → KSDF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.· B38M

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SWA3221 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KFLL to KIND (Indianapolis International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 12:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL374, turnaround area near Gordon, 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 14 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/4875 2026-03-30 13:00Z – 2026-04-04 06:00Z SFC–2,500 ft

    20NM NW MEDFORD, OR, Friday, July 10, 2026 through Saturday, July 25, 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 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • SPECI KSDF 231428Z 36004KT 7SM OVC010 18/17 A3021 RMK AO2 DZE17 P0000 T01780167

Flight context

  • SWA3221
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KFLL → KSDF
  • 2026-04-02 12:12 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:12:14 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:12:14 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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