Diversion — SWA575

KCVG · 18L

2026-07-27 17:49 UTC· KBNA → KCVG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA575 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-07-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18L at 17:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL328, turnaround area near Fairdale, US. Approach stability score: 69/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 896 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCVG 162252Z 19007KT 10SM FEW250 31/21 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP228 T03060206

Flight context

  • SWA575
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBNA → KCVG
  • 2026-07-27 17:49 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18L

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