Diversion — SWA3420

KNIP · 10

2026-08-11 16:59 UTC· KBNA → KNIP· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3420 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) on runway 10 at 16:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Henry County, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNIP 162253Z 05013G22KT 10SM SCT027 BKN036 BKN085 BKN250 27/22 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP224 T02720222

Flight context

  • SWA3420
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBNA → KNIP
  • 2026-08-11 16:59 UTC
  • KNIP runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:59:23 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS
Diversion 16:59:23 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 8 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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