Diversion — SWA1772

KMCI · 09

2026-08-24 22:27 UTC· KAUS KMCI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA1772 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KSTL (St Louis Lambert International Airport) on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) on runway 09 at 22:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL415, turnaround area near Le Flore, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 1026 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • KMCI 160853Z 08007KT 3SM BR BKN003 OVC090 21/20 A3016 RMK AO2 RAE25 SLP200 P0002 60044 T02060200 51001

Flight context

  • SWA1772
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KAUS → KMCI
  • 2026-08-24 22:27 UTC
  • KMCI runway 09

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