Diversion — SWA2624

KSDF · 17R

2026-02-06 20:09 UTC· KMCI → KSDF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2624 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KBNA (Nashville International Airport) on 2026-02-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 20:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL374, turnaround area near Sainte Genevieve County, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 11 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSDF 090656Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01390094

Flight context

  • SWA2624
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMCI → KSDF
  • 2026-02-06 20:09 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:09:05 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:09:05 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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