Diversion — SWA956

KATL · 08L

2026-08-03 05:35 UTC· KBWI → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA956 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KTPA (Tampa International Airport) on 2026-08-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 05:35 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Mount Airy, US. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 3 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)
  • VIP6/0568 2026-07-31 19:00Z – 2026-08-03 22:30Z SFC–4,999 ft

    Middleburg, VA, Friday, July 31, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 Local

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  • VIP6/0992 2026-08-02 21:45Z – 2026-08-03 23:45Z SFC–4,999 ft

    Middleburg, VA, Sunday, August 2, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

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 08L
  • 990 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 170052Z 09006KT 10SM FEW070 28/19 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250 T02780194 $

Flight context

  • SWA956
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBWI → KATL
  • 2026-08-03 05:35 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

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