Diversion — SWA267

KPDK · 16

2026-04-22 17:11 UTC· KDCA KPDK· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA267 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-04-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 16 at 17:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL407, turnaround area near Dobson, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 991 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • KPDK 201253Z 00000KT 8SM OVC004 23/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02280206

Flight context

  • SWA267
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDCA → KPDK
  • 2026-04-22 17:11 UTC
  • KPDK runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:11:50 UTC · KPDK runway 16 · 991 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:11:50 UTC · KPDK runway 16 · 991 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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