Diversion — SWA3173
KBNA · 02R2026-03-05 11:06 UTC· KLAX → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA3173 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAX to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02R at 11:06 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Baca, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft
Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local
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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.
Pilot review data
- Runway 02R
- 540 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 8 kt wind
- 6 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KBNA 291853Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02940067
Flight context
- SWA3173
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KLAX → KBNA
- 2026-03-05 11:06 UTC
- KBNA runway 02R
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