Diversion — YEL2

KMDW · 04L

2026-03-08 19:31 UTC· KPDK → KMDW· TRANSMEDICS INC· E55P

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YEL2 (Transmedics) was operating from KPDK to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04L at 19:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL440, turnaround area near Vine Grove, US. Approach stability score: 66/100. 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 16 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 606 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 66/100
  • 16 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMDW 281253Z 33003KT 10SM FEW100 SCT250 13/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01330106

Flight context

  • YEL2
  • Transmedics
  • E55P
  • KPDK → KMDW
  • 2026-03-08 19:31 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:31:49 UTC · KMDW runway 04L · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:49 UTC · KMDW runway 04L · 606 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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