Diversion — SWA404
KGYY · 022026-04-11 20:31 UTC· KLGA → KGYY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA404 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KLGA to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-04-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Gary Chicago International Airport (KGYY) on runway 02 at 20:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL386, turnaround area near Leavittsburg, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft
NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local
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Pilot review data
- Runway 02
- 589 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KGYY 221250Z 08007KT 10SM FEW090 13/13 A3026
Flight context
- SWA404
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KLGA → KGYY
- 2026-04-11 20:31 UTC
- KGYY runway 02
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