Diversion — SWA2988

KDEN · 16L

2026-05-18 04:28 UTC· KMDW → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2988 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 04:28 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL367, turnaround area near Jewell, US. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 15 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 200650Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT110 13/11 A3016 RMK T01300110 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA2988
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KDEN
  • 2026-05-18 04:28 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:28:40 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:28:40 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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