Diversion — YEL9

KDCU · 18

2026-04-15 16:21 UTC· KPDK → KDCU· TRANSMEDICS INC· E55P

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YEL9 (Transmedics) was operating from KPDK to KCAE (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) on 2026-04-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) on runway 18 at 16:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL232, turnaround area near Cedar Bluff, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 583 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDCU 201753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03390206 10339 20222 58016 $

Flight context

  • YEL9
  • Transmedics
  • E55P
  • KPDK → KDCU
  • 2026-04-15 16:21 UTC
  • KDCU runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:21:36 UTC · KDCU runway 18 · 583 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:21:36 UTC · KDCU runway 18 · 583 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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