Diversion — SWA4233

KMDW · 13L

2026-03-16 10:36 UTC· KPHX → KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4233 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMCI (Kansas City International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 13L at 10:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Ford, US. METAR at the time reported 18 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13L
  • 612 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 18 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMDW 261253Z 10005KT 10SM FEW130 FEW250 14/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01440111

Flight context

  • SWA4233
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KPHX → KMDW
  • 2026-03-16 10:36 UTC
  • KMDW runway 13L

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:36:18 UTC · KMDW runway 13L · 612 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Go-around 10:25:21 UTC · KMDW runway 31R · 913 ft AGL · 134 kt GS
Diversion 10:36:18 UTC · KMDW runway 13C · 612 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:36:18 UTC · KMDW runway 13L · 612 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Go-around 10:25:21 UTC · KMDW runway 31C · 913 ft AGL · 134 kt GS
Go-around 10:25:21 UTC · KMDW runway 31R · 913 ft AGL · 134 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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