Diversion — SWA1592

KSTL · 12L

2026-03-16 22:30 UTC· KAUS → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA1592 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KMKE (General Mitchell International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12L at 22:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL368, turnaround area near Marion County, US. Approach stability score: 67/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 18 kt wind, 15 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 67/100
  • 18 kt wind
  • 15 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSTL 261451Z COR 10007KT 10SM FEW065 BKN110 BKN250 18/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01780128 50006 $

Flight context

  • SWA1592
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KAUS → KSTL
  • 2026-03-16 22:30 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12L

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:30:58 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:30:58 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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