Diversion — SWA1689

KDAL · 13L

2026-08-07 02:56 UTC· KDCA → KDAL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

▶ Replay 📊 Analyse

SWA1689 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dallas Love Field (KDAL) on runway 13L at 02:56 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL424, turnaround area near Marshall County, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/1231 2026-08-05 05:00Z – 2026-08-07 09:30Z SFC–17,999 ft

    Macon, GA, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026 Local

    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 13L
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDAL 161353Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/22 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02890217

Flight context

  • SWA1689
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDCA → KDAL
  • 2026-08-07 02:56 UTC
  • KDAL runway 13L

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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDAL