LXJ504 (Flexjet) was operating from KTPL to KHXD (Hilton Head Airport) on 2026-04-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC) on runway 10 at 18:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL461, turnaround area near New Augusta, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNBC 200956Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM FEW006 23/23 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02330228

Flight context

  • LXJ504
  • Flexjet
  • CL35
  • KTPL → KNBC
  • 2026-04-24 18:21 UTC
  • KNBC runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:21:29 UTC · KNBC runway 10 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:21:29 UTC · KNBC runway 10 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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