Diversion — VTE654

KBUF · 05

2026-08-03 01:39 UTC· CYUL KBUF· C56X

VTE654 was operating from CYUL to KBUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) on 2026-08-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) on runway 05 at 01:39 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL314, turnaround area near Gananoque, CA. Approach stability score: 90/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 721 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBUF 141454Z 35004KT 10SM FEW037 FEW250 25/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02500156 53005 $

Flight context

  • VTE654
  • C56X
  • CYUL → KBUF
  • 2026-08-03 01:39 UTC
  • KBUF runway 05

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