Diversion — RAX716

KE35 · 08

2026-04-17 15:51 UTC· KPTK KE35· ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC· LJ35

RAX716 (Royal AIR Freight) was operating from KPTK to KELP (El Paso International Airport) on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fabens Airport (KE35) on runway 08 at 15:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL441, turnaround area near Columbus, US. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 3679 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KE35 201835Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3008 RMK AO2 T02900146

Flight context

  • RAX716
  • Royal AIR Freight
  • LJ35
  • KPTK → KE35
  • 2026-04-17 15:51 UTC
  • KE35 runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:51:20 UTC · KE35 runway 08 · 3,679 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:51:20 UTC · KE35 runway 08 · 3,679 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KE35