Diversion — SWA508

KSTL · 12L

2026-01-14 15:36 UTC· KMSY → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA508 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMSY to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-01-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12L at 15:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Holly Springs, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 16 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12L
  • 605 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 16 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSTL 122351Z COR 21007KT 10SM FEW150 FEW250 30/15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03000150 10333 20300 55004 $

Flight context

  • SWA508
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMSY → KSTL
  • 2026-01-14 15:36 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12L

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