Diversion — WJA515

CYYJ · 09

2026-01-16 19:42 UTC· CYYC → CYYJ· Westjet· B737

WJA515 (Westjet) was operating from CYYC to CYQQ (Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox) on 2026-01-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) on runway 09 at 19:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL350, turnaround area near Kelowna, CA. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 32,187 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 56 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 32,187 m visibility
  • CYYJ 131200Z 00000KT 20SM OVC059 10/07 A3012 RMK SC8 SLP202

Flight context

  • WJA515
  • Westjet
  • B737
  • CYYC → CYYJ
  • 2026-01-16 19:42 UTC
  • CYYJ runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:42:01 UTC · CYYJ runway 09 · 56 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:42:01 UTC · CYYJ runway 09 · 56 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:42:01 UTC · CYYJ runway 09 · 56 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:42:01 UTC · CYYJ runway 09 · 56 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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