Diversion — QLK1898

YBTL · 01

2026-04-25 04:02 UTC· YBBN YBTL· ALLIANCE AIRLINES PTY LIMITED· E190

QLK1898 (Alliance Airlines Pty) was operating from YBBN to YBHM (Hamilton Island Airport) on 2026-04-25. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Townsville Airport (YBTL) on runway 01 at 04:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL357, turnaround area near Alton Downs, AU. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 13 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 13 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YBTL 200730Z AUTO 04006KT 9999 // NCD 25/10 Q1020

Flight context

  • QLK1898
  • Alliance Airlines Pty
  • E190
  • YBBN → YBTL
  • 2026-04-25 04:02 UTC
  • YBTL runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:02:19 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:02:19 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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