Diversion — SWA4698
KBHM · 062026-03-06 03:39 UTC· KBNA → KBHM· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA4698 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KVPS (Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) on runway 06 at 03:39 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL414, turnaround area near Meadowbrook, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 06
- 621 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 6 kt wind
- 6 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KBHM 281553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 FEW250 26/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02560083
Flight context
- SWA4698
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KBNA → KBHM
- 2026-03-06 03:39 UTC
- KBHM runway 06
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