Diversion — SWA4613

KONT · 08L

2026-01-03 19:19 UTC· KMDW → KONT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4613 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KPSP (Palm Springs International Airport) on 2026-01-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ontario International Airport (KONT) on runway 08L at 19:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL390, turnaround area near Springfield, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 930 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KONT 150753Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01560056 402780111 $

Flight context

  • SWA4613
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KONT
  • 2026-01-03 19:19 UTC
  • KONT runway 08L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:19:23 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:19:23 UTC · KONT runway 08L · 930 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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