Diversion — QFA649

YPAD · 05

2026-03-28 03:51 UTC· YSSY → YPAD· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA649 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YSSY to YPPH (Perth International Airport) on 2026-03-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Adelaide International Airport (YPAD) on runway 05 at 03:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL372, turnaround area near Hay, AU. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 20 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YPAD 241800Z AUTO 16006KT 9999 // NCD 18/07 Q1022

Flight context

  • QFA649
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YSSY → YPAD
  • 2026-03-28 03:51 UTC
  • YPAD runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 03:51:15 UTC · YPAD runway 05 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 03:51:15 UTC · YPAD runway 05 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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