Diversion — SWA1516

KFME · 10

2026-03-14 20:40 UTC· KBWI → KFME· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1516 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KGRR (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) on 2026-03-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tipton Airport (KFME) on runway 10 at 20:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Portage County, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 150 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KFME 270835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC040 13/13 A2975 RMK AO1

Flight context

  • SWA1516
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBWI → KFME
  • 2026-03-14 20:40 UTC
  • KFME runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:40:14 UTC · KFME runway 10 · 150 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:40:14 UTC · KFME runway 10 · 150 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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