Diversion — EJA981

4AR2 · 09

2026-05-17 18:00 UTC· KPDK 4AR2· TEXTRON AVIATION INC· C68A

EJA981 (Textron Aviation) was operating from KPDK to KLIT (Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field) on 2026-05-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Red Oak Airport (4AR2) on runway 09 at 18:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL417, turnaround area near Belmont, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • EJA981
  • Textron Aviation
  • C68A
  • KPDK → 4AR2
  • 2026-05-17 18:00 UTC
  • 4AR2 runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:00:11 UTC · 4AR2 runway 09 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:00:11 UTC · 4AR2 runway 09 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· 4AR2