Diversion — RAX486

KPTK · 09R

2026-08-16 01:19 UTC· KBUF → KPTK· ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC· FA50

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RAX486 (Royal AIR Freight) was operating from KBUF to KBUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) on runway 09R at 01:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL213, turnaround area near Dorchester, CA. Approach stability score: 81/100. 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 7 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 972 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPTK 162353Z COR 04005KT 10SM SCT040 BKN080 BKN160 19/14 A3032 RMK SLP264 T01890144 10211 20189 56006

Flight context

  • RAX486
  • Royal AIR Freight
  • FA50
  • KBUF → KPTK
  • 2026-08-16 01:19 UTC
  • KPTK runway 09R

All events on this flight

Diversion 01:19:07 UTC · KPTK runway 09R · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 01:19:07 UTC · KPTK runway 09R · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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