Diversion — SWA2258

KATL · 08L

2026-03-13 23:44 UTC· KMDW → KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2258 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KSTL (St Louis Lambert International Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 23:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL336, turnaround area near New Pekin, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 990 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KATL 271352Z 06005KT 10SM SCT160 SCT250 20/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02000078 $

Flight context

  • SWA2258
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KATL
  • 2026-03-13 23:44 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:44:35 UTC · KATL runway 08L · 990 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:44:35 UTC · KATL runway 08L · 990 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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