Diversion — QFA597

YSCB · 17

2026-02-26 09:12 UTC· YBCG → YSCB· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA597 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YBCG to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Canberra International Airport (YSCB) on runway 17 at 09:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Murrurundi, AU. Approach stability score: 64/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17
  • 1869 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 64/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSCB 061530Z AUTO 17009KT 9999 // OVC048 10/04 Q1023

Flight context

  • QFA597
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YBCG → YSCB
  • 2026-02-26 09:12 UTC
  • YSCB runway 17

All events on this flight

Diversion 09:12:28 UTC · YSCB runway 17 · 1,869 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:12:28 UTC · YSCB runway 17 · 1,869 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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