Diversion — SCX8286

K1L3 · 16

2026-02-24 18:52 UTC· KRNO → K1L3· SUN COUNTRY INC· B738

SCX8286 (SUN Country) was operating from KRNO to KIFP (Laughlin Bullhead International Airport) on 2026-02-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Searchlight Airport (K1L3) on runway 16 at 18:52 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL405, turnaround area near Goldfield, US. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SCX8286
  • SUN Country
  • B738
  • KRNO → K1L3
  • 2026-02-24 18:52 UTC
  • K1L3 runway 16

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K1L3