Diversion — SWA3980

KATL · 08L

2026-08-07 21:19 UTC· KTPA → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA3980 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) on 2026-08-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 21:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL330, turnaround area near Brooks, 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 162252Z 11006KT 10SM FEW048TCU FEW070 30/19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246 TCU NW-N T03000189 $

Flight context

  • SWA3980
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KTPA → KATL
  • 2026-08-07 21:19 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

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