Diversion — SWA888

KBVY · 09

2026-04-16 23:59 UTC· KBOS KBVY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA888 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBOS to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Beverly Regional Airport (KBVY) on runway 09 at 23:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL370, turnaround area near Oxford, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 90 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBVY 210953Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM OVC006 12/12 A3006 RMK AO2 RAB10E18 CIG 004V008 SLP173 P0000 T01220117

Flight context

  • SWA888
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBOS → KBVY
  • 2026-04-16 23:59 UTC
  • KBVY runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:59:57 UTC · KBVY runway 09 · 90 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:59:57 UTC · KBVY runway 09 · 90 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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