Diversion — SWA2272

KATL · 08L

2026-01-09 12:40 UTC· KIND → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2272 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KIND to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 12:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL405, turnaround area near Pickett, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 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
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 150252Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02220178 51005 $

Flight context

  • SWA2272
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KIND → KATL
  • 2026-01-09 12:40 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

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