Diversion — SWA2516

KTPA · 19R

2026-03-21 21:56 UTC· KCLE → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2516 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCLE to KSRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 21:56 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL392, turnaround area near Fountain Inn, US. Approach stability score: 69/100. 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 10 kt wind, 10 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 69/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTPA 251253Z 02010G18KT 10SM BKN014 22/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02170183

Flight context

  • SWA2516
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KCLE → KTPA
  • 2026-03-21 21:56 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:56:43 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:56:43 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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