Diversion — EJA988

KBCT · 05

2026-04-23 16:26 UTC· KMIA KBCT· TEXTRON AVIATION INC· C68A

EJA988 (Textron Aviation) was operating from KMIA to KCHS (Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport) on 2026-04-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) on runway 05 at 16:26 UTC. Peak altitude 4,641 ft, turnaround area near Melrose Park, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 13 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • METAR KBCT 200335Z AUTO 33004KT 3SM -RA BR SCT011 SCT039 BKN060 24/24 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW

Flight context

  • EJA988
  • Textron Aviation
  • C68A
  • KMIA → KBCT
  • 2026-04-23 16:26 UTC
  • KBCT runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:26:47 UTC · KBCT runway 05 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:26:47 UTC · KBCT runway 05 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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