Diversion — SWA849
KCMH · 10R2026-02-20 13:27 UTC· KTPA → KCMH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA849 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) on runway 10R at 13:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL407, turnaround area near Leesville, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. 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 10 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 10R
- 814 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 76/100
- 10 kt wind
- 8 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KCMH 071630Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A2994 RMK T02000100 MADISHF
Flight context
- SWA849
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KTPA → KCMH
- 2026-02-20 13:27 UTC
- KCMH runway 10R
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