Diversion — SWA2539

KSTL · 12L

2026-03-13 16:53 UTC· KPHX → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2539 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12L at 16:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL362, turnaround area near Ford, US. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12L
  • 605 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSTL 271451Z COR 03005KT 10SM BKN070 BKN150 18/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP193 60000 T01830139 51006 $

Flight context

  • SWA2539
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KPHX → KSTL
  • 2026-03-13 16:53 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12L

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:53:26 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:53:26 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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