Diversion — SWA28

KCLT · 18R

2026-08-16 22:18 UTC· KDAL → KCLT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA28 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KCLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18R at 22:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL415, turnaround area near Tippah, US. Approach stability score: 67/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 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)
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3174 2026-08-15 11:00Z – 2026-08-17 02:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Memphis, TN, Saturday, August 15, 2026 through Monday, August 17, 2026 UTC

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  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3355 2026-08-15 11:00Z – 2026-08-17 02:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Memphis, TN, Saturday, August 15, 2026 through Monday, August 17, 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 18R
  • 693 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 67/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 161452Z 17003KT 10SM FEW025 BKN040 BKN250 24/16 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP303 T02440161 51011

Flight context

  • SWA28
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KCLT
  • 2026-08-16 22:18 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:18:42 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 693 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:18:42 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 693 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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