Diversion — SWA3456

KTPA · 19R

2026-04-02 21:34 UTC· KMDW → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3456 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 21:34 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL385, turnaround area near Aragon, 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 9 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTPA 231253Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW020 BKN070 BKN250 27/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 CB DSNT W T02670239

Flight context

  • SWA3456
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KTPA
  • 2026-04-02 21:34 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:34:53 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:34:53 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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