Diversion — SWA8502

KCLE · 24L

2026-08-15 12:00 UTC· KBNA → KCLE· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA8502 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) on 2026-08-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) on runway 24L at 12:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL437, turnaround area near Georgetown, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3173 2026-08-13 21:00Z – 2026-08-23 07:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Lebanon, TN, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/3193 2026-08-14 19:30Z – 2026-08-16 20:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    Akron, OH, Friday, August 14, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 24L
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLE 161651Z COR 00000KT 10SM SCT016 SCT050 BKN120 BKN250 25/23 A3031 RMK SLP273 T02500228

Flight context

  • SWA8502
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBNA → KCLE
  • 2026-08-15 12:00 UTC
  • KCLE runway 24L

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:00:33 UTC · KCLE runway 24L · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS
Diversion 12:00:33 UTC · KCLE runway 06R · 786 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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