Diversion — SWA2944
KTPA · 19L2026-08-26 22:46 UTC· KMSY → KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INC· B738
SWA2944 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMSY to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 22:46 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL433, turnaround area near Laguna Beach, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 8 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 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
- Approach stability 89/100
- 8 kt wind
- 8 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KTPA 162253Z 04008KT 10SM FEW050 SCT250 31/20 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T03110200
Flight context
- SWA2944
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KMSY → KTPA
- 2026-08-26 22:46 UTC
- KTPA runway 19L
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