Diversion — SWA353
KTPA · 19R2026-02-01 20:58 UTC· KAUS → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA353 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-02-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 20:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL338, turnaround area near Lamar, US. Approach stability score: 68/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 19R
- 11 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 68/100
- 13 kt wind
- 11 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KTPA 091953Z 17009KT 10SM BKN038 BKN049CB BKN065 BKN250 31/24 A2985 RMK AO2 RAB34E44 SLP107 OCNL LTGICCCCG DSNT SE AND NW-N CB VC N AND SE AND DSNT SE AND NW-N MOV N P0000 T03060244
Flight context
- SWA353
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KAUS → KTPA
- 2026-02-01 20:58 UTC
- KTPA runway 19R
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