Diversion — SWA163

KMDW · 04R

2026-06-28 13:57 UTC· KALB → KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA163 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KALB to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-06-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 13:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Ashtabula, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04R
  • 606 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMDW 181153Z 08010KT 10SM FEW030 FEW250 19/15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP239 7//// T01890150 10206 20189 53009

Flight context

  • SWA163
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KALB → KMDW
  • 2026-06-28 13:57 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

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