Diversion — SWA3204

KBWI · 10

2025-12-30 20:53 UTC· KMDW → KBWI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA3204 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KROC (Greater Rochester International Airport) on 2025-12-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI) on runway 10 at 20:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL340, turnaround area near Grafton, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 14 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 129 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • KBWI 160954Z 17003KT 3SM BR OVC004 16/16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01610156

Flight context

  • SWA3204
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KBWI
  • 2025-12-30 20:53 UTC
  • KBWI runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:53:42 UTC · KBWI runway 10 · 129 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:53:42 UTC · KBWI runway 10 · 129 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:53:42 UTC · KBWI runway 10 · 129 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:53:42 UTC · KBWI runway 10 · 129 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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