Diversion — SWA3465

KMDW · 04R

2026-08-02 22:32 UTC· KSTL → KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3465 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KTPA (Tampa International Airport) on 2026-08-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 22:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL284, turnaround area near Twin Grove, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04R
  • 606 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMDW 171753Z 28004KT 10SM FEW015 BKN170 BKN210 BKN250 26/22 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP212 6//// T02560217 10261 20206 58013

Flight context

  • SWA3465
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSTL → KMDW
  • 2026-08-02 22:32 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

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