Diversion — SWA4789

KMKE · 07R

2026-02-27 13:01 UTC· KDTW → KMKE· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA4789 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-02-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 13:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL216, turnaround area near Westwood, US. Approach stability score: 81/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 670 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMKE 050152Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224 T01500033 $

Flight context

  • SWA4789
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDTW → KMKE
  • 2026-02-27 13:01 UTC
  • KMKE runway 07R

All events on this flight

Diversion 13:01:16 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:01:16 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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