Diversion — SWA4198

KGYY · 02

2026-04-14 10:53 UTC· KSEA → KGYY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA4198 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-04-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Gary Chicago International Airport (KGYY) on runway 02 at 10:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL377, turnaround area near Moorcroft, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02
  • 589 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KGYY 211650Z 07015KT 10SM BKN095 17/17 A3012

Flight context

  • SWA4198
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSEA → KGYY
  • 2026-04-14 10:53 UTC
  • KGYY runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:53:49 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:53:49 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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