Diversion — SWA4642

KSTL · 06

2026-03-15 19:44 UTC· KHOU → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4642 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 06 at 19:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Gravel Ridge, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 16 kt wind, 15 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06
  • 533 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 16 kt wind
  • 15 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSTL 261451Z COR 10007KT 10SM FEW065 BKN110 BKN250 18/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01780128 50006 $

Flight context

  • SWA4642
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KHOU → KSTL
  • 2026-03-15 19:44 UTC
  • KSTL runway 06

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:44:23 UTC · KSTL runway 06 · 533 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:44:23 UTC · KSTL runway 06 · 533 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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