Diversion — SKW5255
KATW · 122026-01-13 19:42 UTC· KORD → KATW· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2
SKW5255 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KORD to KPIA (General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport) on 2026-01-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Appleton International Airport (KATW) on runway 12 at 19:42 UTC. Peak altitude 15,838 ft, turnaround area near Sussex, US. METAR at the time reported 20 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 12
- 858 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 20 kt wind
- 6 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KATW 121445Z 20008KT 10SM SCT120 22/17 A2979
Flight context
- SKW5255
- Skywest Airlines
- CRJ2
- KORD → KATW
- 2026-01-13 19:42 UTC
- KATW runway 12
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