Diversion — SWA991

KPWK · 06

2026-04-02 14:28 UTC· KBNA → KPWK· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA991 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) on runway 06 at 14:28 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL352, turnaround area near Oblong, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06
  • 641 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPWK 231252Z 05006KT 10SM OVC050 16/13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP287 T01610133

Flight context

  • SWA991
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBNA → KPWK
  • 2026-04-02 14:28 UTC
  • KPWK runway 06

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:28:18 UTC · KPWK runway 06 · 641 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:28:18 UTC · KPWK runway 6 · 641 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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