Diversion — SWA645

KTPA · 19L

2026-08-27 22:32 UTC· KJAX KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA645 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KJAX to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 22:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL223, turnaround area near Citra, 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 19L
  • 18 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 160653Z 03004KT 10SM FEW250 26/24 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02610239

Flight context

  • SWA645
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KJAX → KTPA
  • 2026-08-27 22:32 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19L

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