Diversion — EJA987

KMDW · 04R

2026-04-14 18:41 UTC· KFTW → KMDW· TEXTRON AVIATION INC· C68A

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EJA987 (Textron Aviation) was operating from KFTW to KMAF (Midland International Airport) on 2026-04-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 18:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL424, turnaround area near Hartville, US. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 9,656 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
  • 15 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 9,656 m visibility
  • KMDW 211453Z 06012KT 6SM -RA BR FEW035 BKN050 OVC070 15/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 P0001 60002 T01500133 51011

Flight context

  • EJA987
  • Textron Aviation
  • C68A
  • KFTW → KMDW
  • 2026-04-14 18:41 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:41:55 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:41:55 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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