Diversion — SWA974

KTPA · 19L

2026-03-11 13:24 UTC· KPIT → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA974 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPIT to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-03-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 13:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Williston, US. Approach stability score: 62/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19L
  • 18 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 62/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTPA 271353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 BKN250 24/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02440178

Flight context

  • SWA974
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KPIT → KTPA
  • 2026-03-11 13:24 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19L

All events on this flight

Diversion 13:24:51 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 18 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:24:51 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 18 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:24:51 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 18 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:24:51 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 18 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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