Diversion — SWA3389

KBNA · 02L

2026-08-02 19:10 UTC· KMDW → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3389 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02L at 19:10 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL407, turnaround area near Linton, US. 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 7 kt wind, 7 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)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0650 2026-08-01 16:00Z – 2026-08-02 22:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Michigan City, IN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 2, 2026 Local

    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 02L
  • 555 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBNA 171753Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT055 36/19 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP240 6//// T03560189 10361 20244 58016

Flight context

  • SWA3389
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMDW → KBNA
  • 2026-08-02 19:10 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02L

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