Diversion — SWA4417

KMCO · 18R

2026-05-24 12:46 UTC· KSRQ KMCO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA4417 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSRQ to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-05-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 18R at 12:46 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL184, turnaround area near Kathleen, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 91 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 200153Z 10003KT 10SM OVC250 26/23 A3000

Flight context

  • SWA4417
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSRQ → KMCO
  • 2026-05-24 12:46 UTC
  • KMCO runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:46:03 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:46:03 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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