Diversion — SWA269

KSTL · 12L

2026-03-26 23:49 UTC· KIND → KSTL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA269 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KIND to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12L at 23:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL290, turnaround area near Arcola, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12L
  • 605 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • METAR KSTL 241351Z COR 06003KT 7SM -DZ FEW010 BKN017 OVC025 16/14 A3030 RMK AO2 DZB01 SLP254 P0000 T01610144 $

Flight context

  • SWA269
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KIND → KSTL
  • 2026-03-26 23:49 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12L

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:49:03 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:49:03 UTC · KSTL runway 12L · 605 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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