Diversion — SWA2181

KNRB · 05

2026-08-17 01:32 UTC· KBWI KNRB· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2181 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Naval Station Mayport (Admiral David L. Mcdonald Field) (KNRB) on runway 05 at 01:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL427, turnaround area near Robeson, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 14 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNRB 161252Z 07011G16KT 10SM SCT020 BKN250 28/21 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02780217 $

Flight context

  • SWA2181
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBWI → KNRB
  • 2026-08-17 01:32 UTC
  • KNRB runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 01:32:46 UTC · KNRB runway 05 · 14 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 01:32:46 UTC · KNRB runway 05 · 14 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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