Diversion — JST293

NZDN · 03

2026-01-23 04:31 UTC· NZAA → NZDN· JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED· A320

JST293 (Jetstar Airways Pty) was operating from NZAA to NZQN (Queenstown International Airport) on 2026-01-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dunedin Airport (NZDN) on runway 03 at 04:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL344, turnaround area near Westport, NZ. Approach stability score: 90/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03
  • 4 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • NZDN 101830Z AUTO 05005KT 9999 NCD 07/07 Q1013

Flight context

  • JST293
  • Jetstar Airways Pty
  • A320
  • NZAA → NZDN
  • 2026-01-23 04:31 UTC
  • NZDN runway 03

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:31:59 UTC · NZDN runway 03 · 4 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:31:59 UTC · NZDN runway 03 · 4 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:31:59 UTC · NZDN runway 03 · 4 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:31:59 UTC · NZDN runway 03 · 4 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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