Diversion — SWA1982

KIAD · 01L

2026-02-03 18:01 UTC· KIND → KIAD· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA1982 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KIND to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-02-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 01L at 18:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL406, turnaround area near Morgan 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 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 14,484 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01L
  • 269 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 14,484 m visibility
  • KIAD 091452Z 00000KT 9SM BKN250 19/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP233 T01890094 51015

Flight context

  • SWA1982
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KIND → KIAD
  • 2026-02-03 18:01 UTC
  • KIAD runway 01L

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:01:30 UTC · KIAD runway 01L · 269 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:01:30 UTC · KIAD runway 01L · 269 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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