EJA553 (Aivia) was operating from KIAD to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) on runway 03 at 11:30 UTC. Peak altitude 8,158 ft, turnaround area near Culpeper County, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03
  • 620 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCHO 251953Z 04009KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02390000 $

Flight context

  • EJA553
  • Aivia
  • C68A
  • KIAD → KCHO
  • 2026-03-22 11:30 UTC
  • KCHO runway 03

All events on this flight

Diversion 11:30:32 UTC · KCHO runway 03 · 620 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:30:32 UTC · KCHO runway 03 · 620 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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