Diversion — ASA323
KPAE · 16R2026-01-12 17:20 UTC· KRNO → KPAE· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B39M
ASA323 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KRNO to KSEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport) on 2026-01-12. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport (KPAE) on runway 16R at 17:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL390, turnaround area near La Pine, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 16R
- 579 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 11 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPAE 131353Z 15006KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 09/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216 T00890044
Flight context
- ASA323
- Alaska Airlines
- B39M
- KRNO → KPAE
- 2026-01-12 17:20 UTC
- KPAE runway 16R
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