Diversion — SWA2436

KPHL · 09L

2026-03-13 22:36 UTC· KBUF → KPHL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA2436 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBUF to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 09L at 22:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL242, turnaround area near Montoursville, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 9 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09L
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • METAR KPHL 271354Z 33017G30KT 4SM -RA BR FEW008 BKN019 OVC030 16/14 A2951 RMK AO2 PK WND 30031/1334 SLP993 P0018 T01560139 $

Flight context

  • SWA2436
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBUF → KPHL
  • 2026-03-13 22:36 UTC
  • KPHL runway 09L

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:36:34 UTC · KPHL runway 09L · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:36:34 UTC · KPHL runway 09L · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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