Diversion — JST485

YSSY · 16L

2026-01-04 07:14 UTC· YBBN → YSSY· JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED· A320

JST485 (Jetstar Airways Pty) was operating from YBBN to YWLM (Newcastle Airport) on 2026-01-04. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 16L at 07:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL377, turnaround area near Armidale, AU. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 13 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSSY 150430Z 19009KT 9999 VCSH FEW012 SCT025 BKN060 15/13 Q1029

Flight context

  • JST485
  • Jetstar Airways Pty
  • A320
  • YBBN → YSSY
  • 2026-01-04 07:14 UTC
  • YSSY runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 07:14:17 UTC · YSSY runway 16L · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:14:17 UTC · YSSY runway 16L · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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