Diversion — SWA3885

KIND · 05L

2026-01-30 21:11 UTC· KTPA → KIND· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA3885 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 21:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL347, turnaround area near Sandy Springs, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 092354Z 12005KT 10SM FEW150 FEW250 23/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02280094 10283 20228 52001

Flight context

  • SWA3885
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KTPA → KIND
  • 2026-01-30 21:11 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:11:32 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:11:32 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:11:32 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:11:32 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIND