Diversion — SWA3181

KMKE · 07R

2026-03-05 04:55 UTC· KPHX → KMKE· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3181 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 04:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Hodgeman, 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 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 670 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMKE 291952Z 13012KT 10SM FEW023 SCT160 BKN240 21/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02060161

Flight context

  • SWA3181
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KPHX → KMKE
  • 2026-03-05 04:55 UTC
  • KMKE runway 07R

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