Diversion — EJA889

KVNY · 16R

2026-04-15 23:09 UTC· KRDU KVNY· TEXTRON AVIATION INC· C700

EJA889 (Textron Aviation) was operating from KRDU to KLEX (Blue Grass Airport) on 2026-04-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on runway 16R at 23:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL447, turnaround area near Carnegie, US. 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, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 746 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KVNY 211251Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC026 19/15 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01940150 $

Flight context

  • EJA889
  • Textron Aviation
  • C700
  • KRDU → KVNY
  • 2026-04-15 23:09 UTC
  • KVNY runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:09:45 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:09:45 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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