Diversion — SWA898

KCHS · 15

2026-08-05 15:05 UTC· KBWI → KCHS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA898 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KCHS (Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport) on 2026-08-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (KCHS) on runway 15 at 15:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL362, turnaround area near Las Marías, PR. Approach stability score: 96/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 15
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 96/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCHS 161930Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM FEW046 SCT060 29/19 A3028 RMK T02900190 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA898
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBWI → KCHS
  • 2026-08-05 15:05 UTC
  • KCHS runway 15

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