Diversion — SWA2248

KCVG · 18L

2026-03-27 05:13 UTC· KDAL → KCVG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2248 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-03-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18L at 05:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL427, turnaround area near Sikeston, US. Approach stability score: 82/100. 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 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 896 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 82/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 241252Z 07010KT 10SM FEW010 OVC015 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01670144

Flight context

  • SWA2248
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDAL → KCVG
  • 2026-03-27 05:13 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18L

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:13:10 UTC · KCVG runway 18L · 896 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:13:10 UTC · KCVG runway 18L · 896 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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