Diversion — SWA1733

KTPA · 19R

2026-04-02 21:23 UTC· KBWI → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1733 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 21:23 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near James Island, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 2 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)
  • 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 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTPA 231253Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW020 BKN070 BKN250 27/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 CB DSNT W T02670239

Flight context

  • SWA1733
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBWI → KTPA
  • 2026-04-02 21:23 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:23:15 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:23:15 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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