Diversion — SWA1661

KRDU · 05L

2026-03-13 22:50 UTC· KMCO → KRDU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA1661 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05L at 22:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Pageland, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. 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 11 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 409 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KRDU 271151Z 23004KT 10SM FEW120 14/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01390111 10144 20128 55003

Flight context

  • SWA1661
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMCO → KRDU
  • 2026-03-13 22:50 UTC
  • KRDU runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:50:52 UTC · KRDU runway 05L · 409 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:50:52 UTC · KRDU runway 05L · 409 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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