Diversion — SWA2766

KRNO · 17R

2026-01-17 18:55 UTC· KMDW → KRNO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2766 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KSMF (Sacramento International Airport) on 2026-01-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) on runway 17R at 18:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL372, turnaround area near Weld, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 4410 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRNO 111755Z 36006KT 10SM BKN070 BKN100 11/M05 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP991 SH VC E THRU S THRU W T01111050 10117 20061 53008 $

Flight context

  • SWA2766
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KRNO
  • 2026-01-17 18:55 UTC
  • KRNO runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:55:54 UTC · KRNO runway 17R · 4,410 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:55:54 UTC · KRNO runway 17R · 4,410 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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