Diversion — SCX8013

KEED · 11

2026-03-06 18:53 UTC· KDSM → KEED· SUN COUNTRY INC· B738

SCX8013 (SUN Country) was operating from KDSM to KIFP (Laughlin Bullhead International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Needles Airport (KEED) on runway 11 at 18:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL366, turnaround area near Fowler, US. METAR at the time reported 17 kt wind, 17 kt crosswind component, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 11
  • 918 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 17 kt wind
  • 17 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • METAR KEED 290356Z AUTO 33012KT 4SM TSRA BR FEW014 SCT039 OVC060 18/17 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 29027/0334 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB25 TSB47 SLP072 P0008 T01830167

Flight context

  • SCX8013
  • SUN Country
  • B738
  • KDSM → KEED
  • 2026-03-06 18:53 UTC
  • KEED runway 11

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:53:06 UTC · KEED runway 11 · 918 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:53:06 UTC · KEED runway 11 · 918 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KEED