Diversion — ASA640

KDEN · 16R

2026-01-07 16:47 UTC· KTPA → KDEN· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B739

ASA640 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KSEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 16:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL347, turnaround area near Murfreesboro, US. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 2,012 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 5324 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 2,012 m visibility
  • KDEN 141653Z 10012KT 1 1/4SM -DZ BR OVC004 07/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 5 DZB18 SLP175 P0000 T00670061

Flight context

  • ASA640
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B739
  • KTPA → KDEN
  • 2026-01-07 16:47 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:47:54 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,324 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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