Diversion — SWA3866

KPWM · 11

2026-08-03 02:37 UTC· KMSP → KPWM· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3866 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMSP to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-08-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Portland International Jetport (KPWM) on runway 11 at 02:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL430, turnaround area near Goderich, CA. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 11
  • 43 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPWM 161451Z 24003KT 10SM FEW050 FEW110 19/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP265 T01890122 50002 $

Flight context

  • SWA3866
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMSP → KPWM
  • 2026-08-03 02:37 UTC
  • KPWM runway 11

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