Diversion — SWA1873

KTPA · 19R

2026-02-28 05:50 UTC· KBNA → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1873 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-02-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 05:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL396, turnaround area near Richland, US. METAR at the time reported 3 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
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 060453Z 05005KT 10SM BKN012 BKN046 26/23 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02560228 403110256

Flight context

  • SWA1873
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBNA → KTPA
  • 2026-02-28 05:50 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

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