Diversion — JBU1853

KMCO · 17L

2026-02-28 21:10 UTC· KJFK → KMCO· JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP· BCS3

JBU1853 (Jetblue Airways) was operating from KJFK to KPBI (Palm Beach International Airport) on 2026-02-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 17L at 21:10 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL389, turnaround area near Sneads Ferry, US. Approach stability score: 56/100. 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 6 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 90 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 56/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 061553Z 07007KT 10SM BKN015 BKN021 OVC033 27/24 A2995

Flight context

  • JBU1853
  • Jetblue Airways
  • BCS3
  • KJFK → KMCO
  • 2026-02-28 21:10 UTC
  • KMCO runway 17L

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