Diversion — SWA4716

KIND · 05L

2026-08-02 21:39 UTC· KMCI → KIND· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4716 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 21:39 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL430, turnaround area near Scott, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 161454Z 34003KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN250 28/22 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP246 T02830217 51012

Flight context

  • SWA4716
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMCI → KIND
  • 2026-08-02 21:39 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

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