Diversion — SWA940

KBUF · 05

2026-08-05 02:33 UTC· KBWI KBUF· BOEING CO· B38M

SWA940 (Boeing) was operating from KBWI to KBUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) on 2026-08-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) on runway 05 at 02:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL255, turnaround area near Zion, US. Approach stability score: 63/100. 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 63/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBUF 071254Z 17003KT 10SM FEW050 FEW100 16/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP240 T01610117 $

Flight context

  • SWA940
  • Boeing
  • B38M
  • KBWI → KBUF
  • 2026-08-05 02:33 UTC
  • KBUF runway 05

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