Diversion — SWA4893

KSDF · 17R

2026-08-08 21:22 UTC· KMCI → KSDF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4893 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-08-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 21:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL349, turnaround area near Moline Acres, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSDF 162056Z 25006KT 10SM FEW060 BKN300 34/21 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP229 T03440211 58016

Flight context

  • SWA4893
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMCI → KSDF
  • 2026-08-08 21:22 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:22:46 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS
Diversion 21:22:46 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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