Diversion — ASA9663

PAFA · 02L

2026-01-07 21:12 UTC· PANC → PAFA· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B737

ASA9663 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from PANC to PASC (Deadhorse Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on runway 02L at 21:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL334, turnaround area near Healy, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 5 kt wind, 1,207 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02L
  • 434 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 1,207 m visibility
  • PAFA 141053Z 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV002 M01/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP115 T10061011 RVRNO $

Flight context

  • ASA9663
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B737
  • PANC → PAFA
  • 2026-01-07 21:12 UTC
  • PAFA runway 02L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:12:45 UTC · PAFA runway 02L · 434 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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