Diversion — VTE500

KCLT · 18L

2026-01-07 18:21 UTC· KLQK → KCLT· WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC· C56X

VTE500 (Wheels UP Partners) was operating from KLQK to KCAK (Akron Canton Regional Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L at 18:21 UTC. Peak altitude 13,329 ft, turnaround area near Cowpens, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 7 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 724 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 141352Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP204 T02280167

Flight context

  • VTE500
  • Wheels UP Partners
  • C56X
  • KLQK → KCLT
  • 2026-01-07 18:21 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18L

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:21:04 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 724 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:21:04 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 724 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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