Diversion — SWA4061

KCVG · 18C

2026-03-15 23:09 UTC· KICT → KCVG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA4061 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KICT to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18C at 23:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL386, turnaround area near Barry, 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 25 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18C
  • 841 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 25 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 261452Z 06008KT 10SM FEW180 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01670089 51006

Flight context

  • SWA4061
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KICT → KCVG
  • 2026-03-15 23:09 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18C

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:09:19 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:09:19 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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