Diversion — SWA2691

KDTW · 04L

2026-01-11 02:56 UTC· KMDW → KDTW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2691 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KGRR (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) on 2026-01-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04L at 02:56 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL180, turnaround area near Comstock Northwest, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 642 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 131553Z 24013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02610172

Flight context

  • SWA2691
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KDTW
  • 2026-01-11 02:56 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04L

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