Diversion — SWA4789
KGRR · 08R2026-02-16 13:24 UTC· KDTW → KGRR· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA4789 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) on runway 08R at 13:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL220, turnaround area near Quincy, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 08R
- 790 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 6 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KGRR 080553Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01390089 10156 20128 51012 $
Flight context
- SWA4789
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KDTW → KGRR
- 2026-02-16 13:24 UTC
- KGRR runway 08R
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