Rejected takeoff — SWA2549

KMDW · 04R

2025-09-29 02:28 UTC· KMDW → KCMH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA2549 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KCMH on 2025-09-29. SkyMeter detected a rejectedtakeoff at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 02:28 UTC. Trace data at the event: 610 ft AGL, 66 kt GS. Approach stability score: 70/100. 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 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04R
  • 610 ft AGL at event
  • 66 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 70/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMDW 271253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN250 12/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01220111 $

Flight context

  • SWA2549
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMDW → KCMH
  • 2025-09-29 02:28 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

All events on this flight

Rejected takeoff 02:28:51 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 610 ft AGL · 66 kt GS
Rejected takeoff 02:28:51 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 610 ft AGL · 66 kt GS

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