Diversion — SWA2535

KSTL · 12L

2026-06-21 21:18 UTC· KDCA KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2535 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KCOS (City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport) on 2026-06-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12L at 21:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL273, turnaround area near Mason County, 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 14 kt wind, 13 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)
  • SECURITY6/3970 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    White Sulphur Springs, WV, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4114 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    LOUISVILLE, KY, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4116 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    LOUISVILLE, KY, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4135 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    CLAYTON, MO, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4161 2026-06-01 05:00Z – 2026-07-21 04:59Z SFC–400 ft

    St, Louis, MO, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    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 12L
  • 605 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSTL 181351Z COR 00000KT 10SM FEW110 26/22 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02610222 $

Flight context

  • SWA2535
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDCA → KSTL
  • 2026-06-21 21:18 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:18:05 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:18:05 UTC · KSTL runway 12R · 585 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:18:05 UTC · KSTL runway 12R · 585 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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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