Diversion — SWA4247

KPHL · 09L

2026-02-03 18:37 UTC· KMDW → KPHL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4247 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KBWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) on 2026-02-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 09L at 18:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL405, turnaround area near Canton, 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 11 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09L
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHL 091454Z 23007KT 10SM SCT350 21/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224 T02060094 51009 $

Flight context

  • SWA4247
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KPHL
  • 2026-02-03 18:37 UTC
  • KPHL runway 09L

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:37:22 UTC · KPHL runway 09L · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:37:22 UTC · KPHL runway 09L · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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