Diversion — SWA2861
KBNA · 02L2026-03-06 16:44 UTC· KDTW → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA2861 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02L at 16:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Westport, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 02L
- 555 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 15 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KBNA 291353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 18/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01830122 $
Flight context
- SWA2861
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KDTW → KBNA
- 2026-03-06 16:44 UTC
- KBNA runway 02L
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