Diversion — SWA8814

KBNA · 02C

2026-02-16 06:55 UTC· KATL → KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA8814 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KATL to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02C at 06:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Whitley City, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 5 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02C
  • 572 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBNA 080753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01610122 $

Flight context

  • SWA8814
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KATL → KBNA
  • 2026-02-16 06:55 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02C

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:55:48 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:55:48 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:55:48 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:55:48 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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