Diversion — WUP653
KRDU · 05R2026-04-08 13:14 UTC· KPDK → KRDU· WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC· E55P
WUP653 (Wheels UP Partners) was operating from KPDK to KBHM (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) on 2026-04-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05R at 13:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL347, turnaround area near Monarch Mill, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 10 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05R
- 431 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 85/100
- 10 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KRDU 241251Z 36010KT 10SM BKN014 OVC019 15/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01500122 $
Flight context
- WUP653
- Wheels UP Partners
- E55P
- KPDK → KRDU
- 2026-04-08 13:14 UTC
- KRDU runway 05R
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