Diversion — SWA623

KATL · 08L

2026-07-28 17:33 UTC· KBNA → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA623 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 17:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL351, turnaround area near Powells Crossroads, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 990 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 172152Z 06003KT 10SM FEW200 32/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP220 T03170161 $

Flight context

  • SWA623
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBNA → KATL
  • 2026-07-28 17:33 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:33:10 UTC · KATL runway 08L · 990 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:33:10 UTC · KATL runway 26R · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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