Diversion — EJA589

KFQD · 01

2026-05-17 19:29 UTC· KRDU KFQD· NETJETS SALES INC· C56X

EJA589 (Netjets Sales) was operating from KRDU to KCHS (Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport) on 2026-05-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Rutherford County Marchman Field (KFQD) on runway 01 at 19:29 UTC. Peak altitude 16,710 ft, turnaround area near Tyro, US. Approach stability score: 50/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 1078 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 50/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KFQD 182130Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM VCTS CLR 33/21 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N THRU E

Flight context

  • EJA589
  • Netjets Sales
  • C56X
  • KRDU → KFQD
  • 2026-05-17 19:29 UTC
  • KFQD runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:29:10 UTC · KFQD runway 01 · 1,078 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:29:10 UTC · KFQD runway 01 · 1,078 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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