Diversion — CFH23

YMEN · 08

2026-04-15 03:26 UTC· YSBK YMEN· CAREFLIGHT LIMITED· BE20

CFH23 (Careflight) was operating from YSBK to YPMQ (Port Macquarie Airport) on 2026-04-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) on runway 08 at 03:26 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL248, turnaround area near Tumbarumba, AU. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 239 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • CFH23
  • Careflight
  • BE20
  • YSBK → YMEN
  • 2026-04-15 03:26 UTC
  • YMEN runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 03:26:59 UTC · YMEN runway 08 · 239 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 03:26:59 UTC · YMEN runway 08 · 239 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YMEN