Diversion — SWA549

31VA · 02

2026-04-21 22:01 UTC· KBWI → 31VA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA549 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KORF (Norfolk International Airport) on 2026-04-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Aberdeen Field (31VA) on runway 02 at 22:01 UTC. Peak altitude 14,086 ft, turnaround area near Saint Mary's, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02
  • 29 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA549
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBWI → 31VA
  • 2026-04-21 22:01 UTC
  • 31VA runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:01:07 UTC · 31VA runway 02 · 29 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:01:07 UTC · 31VA runway 02 · 29 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· 31VA