Diversion — SWA2105

KMCO · 18R

2026-05-17 20:58 UTC· KDEN → KMCO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2105 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KTPA (Tampa International Airport) on 2026-05-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 18R at 20:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL367, turnaround area near Arkadelphia, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 15 kt wind, 15 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)
  • SECURITY6/4240 2026-03-08 08:00Z – 2026-11-01 07:00Z SFC–180 ft

    SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local

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  • HAZARDS6/9916 2026-05-13 12:00Z – 2026-05-22 01:30Z SFC–2,000 ft

    27NM E OF WAYCROSS, GA, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 through Friday, May 22, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/9917 2026-05-13 12:00Z – 2026-05-22 01:30Z SFC–2,000 ft

    18NM S OF HOMERVILLE, GA, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 through Friday, May 22, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/0887 2026-05-16 18:37Z – 2026-05-30 04:00Z SFC–10,500 ft

    19NM SW TUCUMCARI, NM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 through Saturday, May 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/0905 2026-05-17 10:00Z – 2026-05-19 01:30Z SFC–6,000 ft

    4NM SE MEADE, KS, Sunday, May 17, 2026 through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/0906 2026-05-17 10:00Z – 2026-05-19 01:30Z SFC–6,000 ft

    9NM NW ASHLAND, KS, Sunday, May 17, 2026 through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 UTC

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  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/9272 2026-05-17 18:30Z – 2026-05-17 21:00Z SFC–5,000 ft

    Paragould, AR, Sunday, May 17, 2026 UTC

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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 18R
  • 91 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 15 kt wind
  • 15 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 200153Z 10003KT 10SM OVC250 26/23 A3000

Flight context

  • SWA2105
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KMCO
  • 2026-05-17 20:58 UTC
  • KMCO runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:58:33 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:58:33 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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