Diversion — SWA2804
KSTL · 12R2026-08-02 21:14 UTC· KMDW → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA2804 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-08-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12R at 21:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL294, turnaround area near Bloomington, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 13 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 12R
- 585 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 13 kt wind
- 10 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSTL 162250Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM FEW085 29/21 A3021 RMK T02900210 MADISHF
Flight context
- SWA2804
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KMDW → KSTL
- 2026-08-02 21:14 UTC
- KSTL runway 12R
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