Diversion — VTE503

KBCB · 08

2026-03-03 23:06 UTC· KDCA → KBCB· WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC· C56X

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VTE503 (Wheels UP Partners) was operating from KDCA to KLWB (Greenbrier Valley Airport) on 2026-03-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) on runway 08 at 23:06 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL205, turnaround area near Grottoes, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBCB 301915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3019 RMK AO2 T02440130

Flight context

  • VTE503
  • Wheels UP Partners
  • C56X
  • KDCA → KBCB
  • 2026-03-03 23:06 UTC
  • KBCB runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:06:27 UTC · KBCB runway 08 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:06:27 UTC · KBCB runway 08 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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