Diversion — WUP817

KPIE · 17L

2026-02-28 22:36 UTC· KPNS → KPIE· WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC· B350

WUP817 (Wheels UP Partners) was operating from KPNS to KLFT (Lafayette Regional Airport) on 2026-02-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) on runway 17L at 22:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL237, turnaround area near Eastpoint, US. Approach stability score: 52/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 10 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 52/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPIE 011435Z AUTO 11011G16KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A3004 RMK T02800230 MADISHF

Flight context

  • WUP817
  • Wheels UP Partners
  • B350
  • KPNS → KPIE
  • 2026-02-28 22:36 UTC
  • KPIE runway 17L

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