Diversion — ASA36

KSTL · 12R

2026-04-21 08:42 UTC· KSAN KSTL· ALASKA AIRLINES INC.· B38M

ASA36 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KSAN to KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport) on 2026-04-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12R at 08:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL382, turnaround area near Union County, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12R
  • 585 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSTL 201251Z COR 21003KT 10SM FEW150 SCT200 SCT250 24/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02440183 $

Flight context

  • ASA36
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSAN → KSTL
  • 2026-04-21 08:42 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12R

All events on this flight

Diversion 08:42:56 UTC · KSTL runway 12R · 585 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 08:42:56 UTC · KSTL runway 12R · 585 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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