Diversion — SWA4607

KTPA · 19L

2026-08-08 21:57 UTC· KSDF KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4607 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSDF to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-08-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 21:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL434, turnaround area near Lamar, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 2 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
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 160353Z 06004KT 10SM FEW250 28/23 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02780233

Flight context

  • SWA4607
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSDF → KTPA
  • 2026-08-08 21:57 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:57:21 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 18 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:57:21 UTC · KTPA runway 19L · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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