Diversion — QFA598

YBBN · 01R

2026-01-30 10:27 UTC· YSSY → YBBN· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA598 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YSSY to YBCG (Gold Coast Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) on runway 01R at 10:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Nambucca Shire, AU. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 9 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
  • 9 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YBBN 100030Z 02014KT 9999 FEW018 BKN270 26/17 Q1017

Flight context

  • QFA598
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YSSY → YBBN
  • 2026-01-30 10:27 UTC
  • YBBN runway 01R

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:27:01 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:27:01 UTC · YBBN runway 01R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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