Diversion — SWA1848

KRDU · 05R

2026-03-13 22:34 UTC· KCHS → KRDU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1848 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCHS to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05R at 22:34 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL396, turnaround area near Garner, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 3 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 89/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KRDU 271151Z 23004KT 10SM FEW120 14/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01390111 10144 20128 55003

Flight context

  • SWA1848
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KCHS → KRDU
  • 2026-03-13 22:34 UTC
  • KRDU runway 05R

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:34:13 UTC · KRDU runway 05R · 431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:34:13 UTC · KRDU runway 05R · 431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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