Diversion — SWA1498

KSFB · 09R

2026-04-19 19:06 UTC· KIND → KSFB· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

▶ Replay 📊 Analyse

SWA1498 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KIND to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-04-19. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) on runway 09R at 19:06 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL402, turnaround area near Auburn, US. Approach stability score: 37/100. Scores below 50 occur on under 10% of approaches at this runway and indicate the v2 scorer flagged the approach as highly anomalous (three or more gates exceeded the runway's P90 envelope simultaneously). METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 28 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 37/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSFB 202253Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/25 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02560250 $

Flight context

  • SWA1498
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KIND → KSFB
  • 2026-04-19 19:06 UTC
  • KSFB runway 09R

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:06:44 UTC · KSFB runway 09R · 28 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:06:44 UTC · KSFB runway 09R · 28 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· KSFB