Diversion — SWA2604

KMKE · 07R

2026-08-17 02:00 UTC· KMCI → KMKE· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2604 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-08-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 02:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL330, turnaround area near Wapello, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 12 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/2574 2026-08-13 12:00Z – 2026-08-24 05:00Z SFC–400 ft

    des moines, IA, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 670 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 12 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMKE 170052Z 01007KT 10SM BKN150 OVC250 17/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257 T01670133

Flight context

  • SWA2604
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMCI → KMKE
  • 2026-08-17 02:00 UTC
  • KMKE runway 07R

All events on this flight

Diversion 02:00:52 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 02:00:52 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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