Diversion — NKS2402

KRIC · 16

2026-04-17 18:52 UTC· KEWR → KRIC· SPIRIT AIRLINES LLC· A320

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NKS2402 (Spirit Airlines) was operating from KEWR to KRDU (Raleigh Durham International Airport) on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Richmond International Airport (KRIC) on runway 16 at 18:52 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL268, turnaround area near Algonquin, US. Approach stability score: 68/100. 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, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 161 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 68/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRIC 210854Z 05003KT 10SM SCT050 BKN250 22/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02220211 53002 $

Flight context

  • NKS2402
  • Spirit Airlines
  • A320
  • KEWR → KRIC
  • 2026-04-17 18:52 UTC
  • KRIC runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:52:44 UTC · KRIC runway 16 · 161 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:52:44 UTC · KRIC runway 16 · 161 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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