Diversion — SWA4014

KMCO · 18R

2026-08-08 21:58 UTC· KCLE KMCO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA4014 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCLE to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-08-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 18R at 21:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL424, turnaround area near Clemson, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/1710 2026-08-06 21:00Z – 2026-08-10 02:00Z SFC–400 ft

    West Chester, OH, Thursday, August 6, 2026 through Sunday, August 9, 2026 Local

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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 18R
  • 91 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 161453Z 04014KT 10SM SCT025 BKN250 31/24 A3018

Flight context

  • SWA4014
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KCLE → KMCO
  • 2026-08-08 21:58 UTC
  • KMCO runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:58:07 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 91 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:58:07 UTC · KMCO runway 18R · 0 ft AGL · 0 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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