Diversion — SCX8242

K1L3 · 16

2026-04-16 16:40 UTC· KIND K1L3· SUN COUNTRY INC· B738

SCX8242 (SUN Country) was operating from KIND to KIFP (Laughlin Bullhead International Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Searchlight Airport (K1L3) on runway 16 at 16:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL347, turnaround area near Gray, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SCX8242
  • SUN Country
  • B738
  • KIND → K1L3
  • 2026-04-16 16:40 UTC
  • K1L3 runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:40:52 UTC · K1L3 runway 16 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:40:52 UTC · K1L3 runway 16 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K1L3