Diversion — KFS123

KPLR · 03

2026-03-04 17:09 UTC· KPHL → KPLR· KALITTA CHARTERS LLC· LJ35

KFS123 (Kalitta Charters) was operating from KPHL to KBHM (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) on 2026-03-04. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Clair County Airport (KPLR) on runway 03 at 17:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL352, turnaround area near Galax, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03
  • 482 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPLR 300215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3003 RMK A01

Flight context

  • KFS123
  • Kalitta Charters
  • LJ35
  • KPHL → KPLR
  • 2026-03-04 17:09 UTC
  • KPLR runway 03

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:09:59 UTC · KPLR runway 03 · 482 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:09:59 UTC · KPLR runway 03 · 482 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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