Diversion — SWA3853

KRDU · 05R

2026-02-02 22:44 UTC· KTPA → KRDU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3853 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-02-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05R at 22:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL378, turnaround area near Beaufort, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05R
  • 431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRDU 091751Z 05010KT 10SM OVC250 26/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02610061 10261 20172 58007 $

Flight context

  • SWA3853
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KTPA → KRDU
  • 2026-02-02 22:44 UTC
  • KRDU runway 05R

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