WJA228 (Westjet) was operating from CYYC to CYWG (Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) on 2026-01-12. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (CYWG) on runway 18 at 20:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL348, turnaround area near Moose Jaw, CA. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 7 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 18
- 777 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 7 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 4,828 m visibility
- CYWG 131300Z 31004KT 3SM BR OVC007 05/05 A2991 RMK ST8 SLP140
Flight context
- WJA228
- Westjet
- B738
- CYYC → CYWG
- 2026-01-12 20:01 UTC
- CYWG runway 18
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