Diversion — SKW5448
KSBN · 09R2026-02-19 21:41 UTC· KORD → KSBN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2
SKW5448 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KORD to KFWA (Fort Wayne International Airport) on 2026-02-19. SkyMeter detected a diversion to South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN) on runway 09R at 21:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL206, turnaround area near New Buffalo, US. Approach stability score: 71/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 09R
- 770 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 71/100
- 11 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSBN 071854Z 30013KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02330133
Flight context
- SKW5448
- Skywest Airlines
- CRJ2
- KORD → KSBN
- 2026-02-19 21:41 UTC
- KSBN runway 09R
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