Diversion — SWA4077

KMCI · 01R

2026-07-27 18:58 UTC· KAUS KMCI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4077 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-07-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) on runway 01R at 18:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Coal Hill, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 10 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 2,414 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01R
  • 978 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 2,414 m visibility
  • KMCI 161153Z 07008KT 1 1/2SM R19R/6000VP6000FT +RA BR SCT003 BKN035 OVC070 21/21 A3018 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 2 RAE29B34 SLP212 P0028 60090 70115 T02110206 10211 20200 50008

Flight context

  • SWA4077
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KAUS → KMCI
  • 2026-07-27 18:58 UTC
  • KMCI runway 01R

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:58:00 UTC · KMCI runway 01R · 978 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:58:00 UTC · KMCI runway 19L · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS

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