Diversion — SWA459

KRIC · 16

2026-02-03 18:21 UTC· KBNA → KRIC· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA459 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-02-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Richmond International Airport (KRIC) on runway 16 at 18:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL370, turnaround area near Honaker, US. Approach stability score: 65/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 161 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 65/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRIC 091454Z 34003KT 10SM SCT070 OVC250 19/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP237 T01940117 51016 $

Flight context

  • SWA459
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBNA → KRIC
  • 2026-02-03 18:21 UTC
  • KRIC runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:21:11 UTC · KRIC runway 16 · 161 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:21:11 UTC · KRIC runway 16 · 161 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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