Diversion — VOZ495

YBBN · 01R

2026-01-12 06:22 UTC· YSSY → YBBN· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B737

VOZ495 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YSSY to YBSU (Sunshine Coast Airport) on 2026-01-12. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) on runway 01R at 06:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL414, turnaround area near Dorrigo, AU. Approach stability score: 63/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 63/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YBBN 131430Z AUTO 31004KT 9999 // BKN078 OVC099 23/21 Q1016

Flight context

  • VOZ495
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B737
  • YSSY → YBBN
  • 2026-01-12 06:22 UTC
  • YBBN runway 01R

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:22:05 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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