Diversion — RAX957

KA50 · 17R

2026-04-17 17:05 UTC· KCOS → KA50· ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC· FA20

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RAX957 (Royal AIR Freight) was operating from KCOS to KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Colorado Springs East Airport (KA50) on runway 17R at 17:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL404, turnaround area near Barton, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • RAX957
  • Royal AIR Freight
  • FA20
  • KCOS → KA50
  • 2026-04-17 17:05 UTC
  • KA50 runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:05:21 UTC · KA50 runway 17R · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:05:21 UTC · KA50 runway 17R · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KA50