LXJ579 (Flexjet) was operating from KSTL to KHXD (Hilton Head Airport) on 2026-04-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC) on runway 10 at 14:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL464, turnaround area near Whitwell, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • KNBC 211656Z 7SM SCT040 SCT100 31/24 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03110239

Flight context

  • LXJ579
  • Flexjet
  • CL35
  • KSTL → KNBC
  • 2026-04-14 14:53 UTC
  • KNBC runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:53:31 UTC · KNBC runway 10 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:53:31 UTC · KNBC runway 10 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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