Diversion — SWA1278
KSRQ · 142026-02-01 21:13 UTC· KDAL → KSRQ· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA1278 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-02-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) on runway 14 at 21:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL374, turnaround area near Diamondhead, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 16 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 14
- 28 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 83/100
- 16 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSRQ 091953Z 17019G33KT 10SM CLR 32/24 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 17037/1932 LTG DSNT NE SLP109 T03170239
Flight context
- SWA1278
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KDAL → KSRQ
- 2026-02-01 21:13 UTC
- KSRQ runway 14
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