Diversion — SWA3231

KMDW · 31R

2026-08-08 19:45 UTC· KMCI → KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3231 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-08-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 31R at 19:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL328, turnaround area near Hancock County, US. Approach stability score: 81/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31R
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMDW 161753Z 05005KT 10SM OVC021 24/18 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP251 60002 T02390183 10239 20206 51001 $

Flight context

  • SWA3231
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMCI → KMDW
  • 2026-08-08 19:45 UTC
  • KMDW runway 31R

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:45:31 UTC · KMDW runway 31R · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS
Diversion 19:45:31 UTC · KMDW runway 13C · 612 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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