Diversion — SWA4850

KRDU · 05R

2026-03-02 19:02 UTC· KTPA → KRDU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA4850 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KBDL (Bradley International Airport) on 2026-03-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05R at 19:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL382, turnaround area near Seabrook Island, US. Approach stability score: 66/100. 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 6 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05R
  • 431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 66/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRDU 050051Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC006 18/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01780167 $

Flight context

  • SWA4850
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KTPA → KRDU
  • 2026-03-02 19:02 UTC
  • KRDU runway 05R

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