Diversion — SWA2099

KDEN · 35R

2026-08-06 18:22 UTC· KMDW KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2099 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KCOS (City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport) on 2026-08-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 35R at 18:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL377, turnaround area near Syracuse, 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 35R
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 170053Z 23007KT 10SM FEW090 BKN140 BKN220 23/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02280094

Flight context

  • SWA2099
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KDEN
  • 2026-08-06 18:22 UTC
  • KDEN runway 35R

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