Diversion — YEL8

KPDK · 3R

2026-01-16 23:46 UTC· KILG → KPDK· TRANSMEDICS INC· E55P

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YEL8 (Transmedics) was operating from KILG to KCLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) on 2026-01-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 3R at 23:46 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL361, turnaround area near Martinsville, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 3R
  • 983 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPDK 111853Z 26009KT 10SM OVC013 19/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01940156

Flight context

  • YEL8
  • Transmedics
  • E55P
  • KILG → KPDK
  • 2026-01-16 23:46 UTC
  • KPDK runway 3R

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:46:53 UTC · KPDK runway 3R · 983 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:46:53 UTC · KPDK runway 3R · 983 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:46:53 UTC · KPDK runway 3R · 983 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:46:53 UTC · KPDK runway 3R · 983 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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