Diversion — SWA2755

35C · 18

2026-04-20 20:47 UTC· KMDW 35C· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA2755 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KGRR (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) on 2026-04-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Wells Airport (35C) on runway 18 at 20:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL191, turnaround area near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 890 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA2755
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → 35C
  • 2026-04-20 20:47 UTC
  • 35C runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:47:21 UTC · 35C runway 18 · 890 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:47:21 UTC · 35C runway 18 · 890 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· 35C