Diversion — SWA3991

KORD · 10C

2026-03-30 12:32 UTC· KMDW → KORD· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA3991 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-03-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 10C at 12:32 UTC. Peak altitude 10,610 ft, turnaround area near Calumet Park, US. Approach stability score: 71/100. 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 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10C
  • 650 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 71/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KORD 241351Z 09009KT 10SM OVC049 17/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP277 T01670111

Flight context

  • SWA3991
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMDW → KORD
  • 2026-03-30 12:32 UTC
  • KORD runway 10C

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:32:11 UTC · KORD runway 10C · 650 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:32:11 UTC · KORD runway 10C · 650 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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