Diversion — JST226

NZWN · 16

2026-03-28 19:40 UTC· NZCH → NZWN· A20N

JST226 was operating from NZCH to NZAA (Auckland International Airport) on 2026-03-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Wellington International Airport (NZWN) on runway 16 at 19:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL386, turnaround area near Picton, NZ. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 23 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR NZWN 242000Z AUTO 01009KT 9999 NCD 11/07 Q1027

Flight context

  • JST226
  • A20N
  • NZCH → NZWN
  • 2026-03-28 19:40 UTC
  • NZWN runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:40:00 UTC · NZWN runway 16 · 23 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:40:00 UTC · NZWN runway 16 · 23 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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