ANZ623 was operating from NZAA to NZQN (Queenstown International Airport) on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) on runway 02 at 04:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL353, turnaround area near Takaka, NZ. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 02
- 93 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 12 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 9,994 m visibility
- NZCH 132330Z AUTO 23010KT 9999 OVC013/// 12/10 Q1007
Flight context
- ANZ623
- A320
- NZAA → NZCH
- 2026-01-09 04:09 UTC
- NZCH runway 02
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