Diversion — VOZ1537

YMML · 16

2026-02-26 12:30 UTC· YMHB → YMML· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ1537 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YMHB to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Melbourne International Airport (YMML) on runway 16 at 12:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Flinders, AU. Approach stability score: 68/100. 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 2 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 330 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 68/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YMML 061630Z AUTO 24005KT 9999 // SCT041 07/05 Q1028

Flight context

  • VOZ1537
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YMHB → YMML
  • 2026-02-26 12:30 UTC
  • YMML runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:30:33 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:30:33 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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