Diversion — ASA1408

KPSP · 13R

2026-02-16 20:00 UTC· KPAE → KPSP· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B738

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ASA1408 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KPAE to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) on runway 13R at 20:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL348, turnaround area near Washoe, US. Approach stability score: 78/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13R
  • 405 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 78/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPSP 080553Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP089 T03220106 10400 20317 51012 $

Flight context

  • ASA1408
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B738
  • KPAE → KPSP
  • 2026-02-16 20:00 UTC
  • KPSP runway 13R

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:00:42 UTC · KPSP runway 13R · 405 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:00:42 UTC · KPSP runway 13R · 405 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:00:42 UTC · KPSP runway 13R · 405 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:00:42 UTC · KPSP runway 13R · 405 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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