Diversion — SWA1898

KTUL · 18L

2026-04-18 13:42 UTC· KIND KTUL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA1898 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KIND to KDAL (Dallas Love Field) on 2026-04-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) on runway 18L at 13:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL387, turnaround area near Willow Springs, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 13 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 644 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTUL 210653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 23/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02330200

Flight context

  • SWA1898
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KIND → KTUL
  • 2026-04-18 13:42 UTC
  • KTUL runway 18L

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