Diversion — SWA2539

K05C · 08

2026-03-27 16:36 UTC· KPHX → K05C· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA2539 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Griffith-Merrillville Airport (K05C) on runway 08 at 16:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL366, turnaround area near Ford, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 632 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA2539
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KPHX → K05C
  • 2026-03-27 16:36 UTC
  • K05C runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:36:00 UTC · K05C runway 08 · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:36:00 UTC · K05C runway 08 · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K05C