Diversion — SWA398

KGYY · 02

2026-04-17 16:38 UTC· KAUS KGYY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA398 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Gary Chicago International Airport (KGYY) on runway 02 at 16:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL385, turnaround area near Searcy County, US. Approach stability score: 38/100. Scores below 50 occur on under 10% of approaches at this runway and indicate the v2 scorer flagged the approach as highly anomalous (three or more gates exceeded the runway's P90 envelope simultaneously). METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 3 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
  • Approach stability 38/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KGYY 211750Z 06012KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3012

Flight context

  • SWA398
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KAUS → KGYY
  • 2026-04-17 16:38 UTC
  • KGYY runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:38:28 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:35:27 UTC · KGYY runway 20 · 1,698 ft AGL · 148 kt GS
Long landing rollout 16:38:27 UTC · KGYY runway 20 · 610 ft AGL · 20 kt GS
Diversion 16:38:28 UTC · KGYY runway 02 · 589 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:35:27 UTC · KGYY runway 20 · 1,698 ft AGL · 148 kt GS
Long landing rollout 16:38:27 UTC · KGYY runway 20 · 610 ft AGL · 20 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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