Diversion — SWA1734

KMDW · 04R

2026-06-21 23:42 UTC· KMKE KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA1734 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMKE to KMKE (General Mitchell International Airport) on 2026-06-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 23:42 UTC. Peak altitude 5,090 ft, turnaround area near Evanston, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 10 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04R
  • 606 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMDW 181553Z 06012KT 10SM BKN023 BKN050 BKN120 BKN250 21/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP247 T02110144

Flight context

  • SWA1734
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMKE → KMDW
  • 2026-06-21 23:42 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:42:34 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:42:34 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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