Diversion — SWA3238
KPIT · 10L2026-02-17 15:25 UTC· KTPA → KPIT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA3238 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KBUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) on 2026-02-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT) on runway 10L at 15:25 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL404, turnaround area near Chapin, US. Approach stability score: 82/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 10L
- 1175 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 82/100
- 4 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPIT 080251Z 22009KT 10SM FEW060 SCT120 SCT250 18/08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01830083 57001
Flight context
- SWA3238
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KTPA → KPIT
- 2026-02-17 15:25 UTC
- KPIT runway 10L
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