Diversion — SWA2678

KBNA · 02R

2026-01-27 13:38 UTC· KDAL → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA2678 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-01-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02R at 13:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Carlisle, US. Approach stability score: 70/100. 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 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02R
  • 540 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 70/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBNA 101153Z 15007KT 10SM -RA SCT080 OVC100 17/12 A3008 RMK AO2 RAB34 SLP181 P0000 60000 T01670122 10200 20167 53017 $

Flight context

  • SWA2678
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDAL → KBNA
  • 2026-01-27 13:38 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02R

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