Diversion — SWA3273

KLOT · 09

2026-08-01 15:58 UTC· KSDF → KLOT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3273 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSDF to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-08-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Lewis University Airport (KLOT) on runway 09 at 15:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL262, turnaround area near Mulberry, US. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 666 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KLOT 152145Z 30003KT 10SM FEW055 BKN120 28/26 A3007

Flight context

  • SWA3273
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSDF → KLOT
  • 2026-08-01 15:58 UTC
  • KLOT runway 09

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