EmergencyDescent — SWA149
2026-04-05 04:28 UTC· KSTL → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA149 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KTPA on 2026-04-05. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 04:28 UTC. Trace data at the event: 34968 ft AGL, 466 kt GS. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 34968 ft AGL at event
- 466 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 88/100
- 2 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- SWA149
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KSTL → KTPA
- 2026-04-05 04:28 UTC
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