Diversion — QFA7494

YSSY · 16R

2026-04-13 14:01 UTC· YBBN → YSSY· AERLINK PTY LTD· AT72

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QFA7494 (Aerlink Pty) was operating from YBBN to YBRK (Rockhampton Airport) on 2026-04-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 16R at 14:01 UTC. Peak altitude 14,631 ft, turnaround area near Nambucca Shire, AU. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 14 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSSY 211730Z AUTO 16013KT 9999 // OVC043 16/08 Q1027

Flight context

  • QFA7494
  • Aerlink Pty
  • AT72
  • YBBN → YSSY
  • 2026-04-13 14:01 UTC
  • YSSY runway 16R

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:01:15 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 14 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:01:15 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 14 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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