Diversion — SWA4915

KEKY · 05

2026-02-20 21:09 UTC· KBNA → KEKY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA4915 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KBHM (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Bessemer Airport (KEKY) on runway 05 at 21:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL225, turnaround area near Ardmore, US. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 700 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KEKY 071056Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01720133 PNO $

Flight context

  • SWA4915
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBNA → KEKY
  • 2026-02-20 21:09 UTC
  • KEKY runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:09:08 UTC · KEKY runway 05 · 700 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:09:08 UTC · KEKY runway 05 · 700 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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