Diversion — KOW818

KVNY · 16R

2026-01-31 04:36 UTC· KLAS → KVNY· CITATION X LEASING LLC· C750

KOW818 (Citation X Leasing) was operating from KLAS to KSDL (Scottsdale Airport) on 2026-01-31. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on runway 16R at 04:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL231, turnaround area near Fort Irwin, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 746 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KVNY 092251Z 15014KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP053 T03330072

Flight context

  • KOW818
  • Citation X Leasing
  • C750
  • KLAS → KVNY
  • 2026-01-31 04:36 UTC
  • KVNY runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:36:19 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:36:19 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:36:19 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:36:19 UTC · KVNY runway 16R · 746 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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