Diversion — SWA1029

KPBI · 10L

2026-08-23 15:18 UTC· KBWI → KPBI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1029 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KALB (Albany International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) on runway 10L at 15:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL417, turnaround area near Sunset Beach, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • VIP6/6737 2026-08-23 12:00Z – 2026-08-23 22:30Z SFC–9,999 ft

    Sterling, VA, Sunday, August 23, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/5461 2026-08-23 14:15Z – 2026-08-23 17:15Z SFC–2,500 ft

    Washington, DC, Sunday, August 23, 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 10L
  • 16 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA1029
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBWI → KPBI
  • 2026-08-23 15:18 UTC
  • KPBI runway 10L

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:18:04 UTC · KPBI runway 10L · 16 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:18:04 UTC · KPBI runway 10L · 16 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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