Diversion — SWA1289

KIND · 05L

2025-12-28 10:57 UTC· KLAX → KIND· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1289 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLAX to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2025-12-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 10:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL378, turnaround area near Cimarron, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 8 kt wind, 5 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)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

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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 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 131354Z 34010KT 10SM -RA BKN009 OVC016 04/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP144 P0000 T00440028

Flight context

  • SWA1289
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KLAX → KIND
  • 2025-12-28 10:57 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:57:35 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:57:35 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:57:35 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:57:35 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIND