Diversion — SKW5049

K0R0 · 05

2026-04-21 15:04 UTC· KIAH K0R0· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

SKW5049 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KPIB (Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport) on 2026-04-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Columbia-Marion County Airport (K0R0) on runway 05 at 15:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL303, turnaround area near Mamou, US. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 270 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR K0R0 201455Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/25 A3003 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • SKW5049
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KIAH → K0R0
  • 2026-04-21 15:04 UTC
  • K0R0 runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:04:10 UTC · K0R0 runway 05 · 270 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:04:10 UTC · K0R0 runway 05 · 270 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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