Diversion — JST296

NZHN · 18L

2026-04-24 23:28 UTC· NZQN → NZHN· JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED· A320

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JST296 (Jetstar Airways Pty) was operating from NZQN to NZAA (Auckland International Airport) on 2026-04-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hamilton International Airport (NZHN) on runway 18L at 23:28 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Westport, NZ. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 2 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 164 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • NZHN 200830Z AUTO 25006KT 9999 NCD 08/05 Q1010

Flight context

  • JST296
  • Jetstar Airways Pty
  • A320
  • NZQN → NZHN
  • 2026-04-24 23:28 UTC
  • NZHN runway 18L

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:28:38 UTC · NZHN runway 18L · 164 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:28:38 UTC · NZHN runway 18L · 164 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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