Diversion — SWA791
KSDF · 17R2026-01-14 15:17 UTC· KTPA → KSDF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA791 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-01-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 15:17 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL384, turnaround area near Douglasville, US. Approach stability score: 84/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 17R
- 461 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 84/100
- 7 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSDF 121556Z 14005KT 10SM FEW200 BKN240 23/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02280167 $
Flight context
- SWA791
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KTPA → KSDF
- 2026-01-14 15:17 UTC
- KSDF runway 17R
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