Diversion — SWA1007

KSRQ · 14

2026-08-26 22:51 UTC· KSTL KSRQ· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA1007 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) on runway 14 at 22:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL432, turnaround area near Stewartville, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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, 5 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 →
  • SECURITY6/7590 2026-08-26 05:00Z – 2026-08-27 09:30Z SFC–17,999 ft

    Macon, GA, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 through Thursday, August 27, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7969 2026-08-26 13:00Z – 2026-08-27 22:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    Huntsville, AL, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 through Thursday, August 27, 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 14
  • 28 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSRQ 162053Z 06010KT 10SM FEW035 SCT055 SCT070 30/24 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB31E47 SLP189 P0002 60002 T03000244 56017

Flight context

  • SWA1007
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSTL → KSRQ
  • 2026-08-26 22:51 UTC
  • KSRQ runway 14

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