Diversion — SWA2618

KCMH · 10R

2026-03-16 16:15 UTC· KMDW → KCMH· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2618 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KDCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) on runway 10R at 16:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL388, turnaround area near Columbus Grove, US. Approach stability score: 69/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 17 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10R
  • 814 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 17 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCMH 261451Z 35006KT 10SM FEW190 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01720094 51005

Flight context

  • SWA2618
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KCMH
  • 2026-03-16 16:15 UTC
  • KCMH runway 10R

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:15:52 UTC · KCMH runway 10R · 814 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:15:52 UTC · KCMH runway 10R · 814 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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