Diversion — SWA1945

KBNA · 02L

2026-03-06 14:05 UTC· KSFO → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA1945 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02L at 14:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Kiowa, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02L
  • 555 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBNA 281253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 13/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01330083 $

Flight context

  • SWA1945
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSFO → KBNA
  • 2026-03-06 14:05 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02L

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:05:25 UTC · KBNA runway 02L · 555 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:05:25 UTC · KBNA runway 02L · 555 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:05:25 UTC · KBNA runway 02L · 555 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:05:25 UTC · KBNA runway 02L · 555 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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