Diversion — SKW6488

KPHX · 08

2026-01-24 08:00 UTC· KIDA → KPHX· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ7

SKW6488 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KIDA to KSUN (Friedman Memorial Airport) on 2026-01-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 08 at 08:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Beaver County, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 1135 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 101751Z 13014G21KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 SCT170 OVC230 34/12 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP034 VIRGA T03390122 10339 20267 58001 $

Flight context

  • SKW6488
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ7
  • KIDA → KPHX
  • 2026-01-24 08:00 UTC
  • KPHX runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 08:00:24 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 08:00:24 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 08:00:24 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 08:00:24 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KPHX