Diversion — VOZ1283

YBRK · 15

2026-01-15 06:29 UTC· YSSY → YBRK· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

VOZ1283 (Virgin Australia International Airlines Pty) was operating from YSSY to YBHM (Hamilton Island Airport) on 2026-01-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Rockhampton Airport (YBRK) on runway 15 at 06:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL405, turnaround area near Tara, AU. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 15
  • 27 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YBRK 120230Z AUTO 05007KT 020V100 9999 // BKN048 BKN069 31/19 Q1019

Flight context

  • VOZ1283
  • Virgin Australia International Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YSSY → YBRK
  • 2026-01-15 06:29 UTC
  • YBRK runway 15

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:29:46 UTC · YBRK runway 15 · 27 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:29:46 UTC · YBRK runway 15 · 27 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:29:46 UTC · YBRK runway 15 · 27 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:29:46 UTC · YBRK runway 15 · 27 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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