Diversion — VOZ1690

YMML · 16

2026-03-21 04:29 UTC· YBCG → YMML· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

VOZ1690 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YBCG to YSCB (Canberra International Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Melbourne International Airport (YMML) on runway 16 at 04:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL392, turnaround area near Molong, AU. Approach stability score: 90/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 330 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YMML 251000Z AUTO 18009KT 9999 // NCD 15/15 Q1025

Flight context

  • VOZ1690
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YBCG → YMML
  • 2026-03-21 04:29 UTC
  • YMML runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:29:16 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:29:16 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 330 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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