Diversion — SKW4051

KCAD · 18

2026-04-08 15:07 UTC· KDTW KCAD· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ9

SKW4051 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KTVC (Cherry Capital Airport) on 2026-04-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Wexford County Airport (KCAD) on runway 18 at 15:07 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL203, turnaround area near Midland County, US. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 1295 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 15 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCAD 230955Z AUTO 04002KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3045 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • SKW4051
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ9
  • KDTW → KCAD
  • 2026-04-08 15:07 UTC
  • KCAD runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:07:08 UTC · KCAD runway 18 · 1,295 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:07:08 UTC · KCAD runway 18 · 1,295 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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