Diversion — AER21

PACV · 09

2026-03-13 18:18 UTC· PANC → PACV· ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS INC· B190

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AER21 (Alaska Central Express) was operating from PANC to PACV (Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (PACV) on runway 09 at 18:18 UTC. Peak altitude 16,056 ft, turnaround area near Girdwood, 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 09
  • 37 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR PACV 270553Z 09008KT 10SM -RA OVC030 10/06 A2944 RMK AO2 PK WND 08027/0510 RAB48 SLP971 P0000 60000 T01000061 10117 20100 56021

Flight context

  • AER21
  • Alaska Central Express
  • B190
  • PANC → PACV
  • 2026-03-13 18:18 UTC
  • PACV runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:18:23 UTC · PACV runway 09 · 37 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:18:23 UTC · PACV runway 09 · 37 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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