Diversion — SWA2604
KMKE · 07R2026-08-17 02:00 UTC· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA2604 (Southwest Airlines) on 2026-08-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 02:00 UTC. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 12 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/2574 2026-08-13 12:00Z – 2026-08-24 05:00Z SFC–400 ft
des moines, IA, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026 UTC
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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.
Pilot review data
- Runway 07R
- 670 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 12 kt wind
- 12 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KMKE 161030Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM FEW110 16/13 A3028 RMK T01600130 MADISHF
Flight context
- SWA2604
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- 2026-08-17 02:00 UTC
- KMKE runway 07R
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