Diversion — VOZ785

YBTL · 01

2026-02-23 07:02 UTC· YBBN → YBTL· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ785 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YBBN to YBCS (Cairns International Airport) on 2026-02-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Townsville Airport (YBTL) on runway 01 at 07:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL403, turnaround area near Nebo, AU. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 13 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YBTL 070930Z AUTO 05004KT 9999 // NCD 23/19 Q1016

Flight context

  • VOZ785
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YBBN → YBTL
  • 2026-02-23 07:02 UTC
  • YBTL runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 07:02:25 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:02:25 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:02:25 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 07:02:25 UTC · YBTL runway 01 · 13 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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