Diversion — SWA12

KATL · 09R

2026-07-05 17:45 UTC· KDAL → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA12 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-07-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 09R at 17:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL412, turnaround area near Humphreys, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/3705 2026-05-29 05:00Z – 2026-07-20 08:00Z SFC–400 ft

    DALLAS, TX, Friday, May 29, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

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  • SECURITY6/4008 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    FRISCO, TX, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4009 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    FRISCO, TX, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/6843 2026-07-01 16:07Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Frisco, TX

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/6844 2026-07-01 16:07Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Frisco, TX

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 985 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 161852Z 07005KT 10SM SCT044TCU BKN070 30/20 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP259 TCU SE SW MDT CU ALQDS T03000200 $

Flight context

  • SWA12
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KATL
  • 2026-07-05 17:45 UTC
  • KATL runway 09R

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

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