Diversion — SWA278
KIAD · 01L2026-02-02 22:20 UTC· KMCO → KIAD· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA278 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-02-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 01L at 22:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL414, turnaround area near Georgetown County, US. Approach stability score: 95/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 01L
- 269 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 95/100
- 2 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KIAD 091652Z 28008G17KT 10SM BKN250 23/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP229 T02330056
Flight context
- SWA278
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KMCO → KIAD
- 2026-02-02 22:20 UTC
- KIAD runway 01L
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