Diversion — VOZ494

YMML · 16

2026-02-26 12:15 UTC· YSCB → YMML· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ494 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YSCB to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Melbourne International Airport (YMML) on runway 16 at 12:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL355, turnaround area near Tallangatta, AU. Approach stability score: 71/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 330 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 71/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YMML 051730Z AUTO 22003KT 9999 // SCT034 10/08 Q1016

Flight context

  • VOZ494
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YSCB → YMML
  • 2026-02-26 12:15 UTC
  • YMML runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:15:15 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:15:15 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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