Diversion — SKW4707

KSQI · 07

2026-01-20 17:11 UTC· KORD → KSQI· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

SKW4707 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KORD to KMLI (Quad City International Airport) on 2026-01-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Whiteside County Airport-Joseph H Bittorf Field (KSQI) on runway 07 at 17:11 UTC. Peak altitude 15,053 ft, turnaround area near Earlville, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07
  • 647 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSQI 110256Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01780089 51004 $

Flight context

  • SKW4707
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KORD → KSQI
  • 2026-01-20 17:11 UTC
  • KSQI runway 07

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