Diversion — SWA4499

K55J · 18

2026-07-27 15:36 UTC· KMDW K55J· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4499 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-07-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (K55J) on runway 18 at 15:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL404, turnaround area near Rockwood, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 13 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA4499
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → K55J
  • 2026-07-27 15:36 UTC
  • K55J runway 18

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K55J