Diversion — SAA547

FABB · 18

2026-01-17 12:04 UTC· FAOR → FABB· B738

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SAA547 was operating from FAOR to FALE (King Shaka International Airport) on 2026-01-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Brakpan Airport (FABB) on runway 18 at 12:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL250, turnaround area near Heidelberg, ZA. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 5300 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SAA547
  • B738
  • FAOR → FABB
  • 2026-01-17 12:04 UTC
  • FABB runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:04:43 UTC · FABB runway 18 · 5,300 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:04:43 UTC · FABB runway 18 · 5,300 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:04:43 UTC · FABB runway 18 · 5,300 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:04:43 UTC · FABB runway 18 · 5,300 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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