Diversion — SWA878

KGYY · 02

2026-04-22 18:36 UTC· KDTW → KGYY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA878 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-04-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Gary Chicago International Airport (KGYY) on runway 02 at 18:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL225, turnaround area near Ligonier, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 14,484 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02
  • 589 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 14,484 m visibility
  • KGYY 201250Z 05011G18KT 9SM -RA BKN004 BKN007 OVC019 20/20 A2995

Flight context

  • SWA878
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDTW → KGYY
  • 2026-04-22 18:36 UTC
  • KGYY runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:36:11 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:36:11 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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