Diversion — QFA539

YWLM · 12

2026-02-26 09:01 UTC· YBBN → YWLM· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA539 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YBBN to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Newcastle Airport (YWLM) on runway 12 at 09:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL401, turnaround area near Guyra, AU. Approach stability score: 95/100. 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 6 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12
  • 17 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 95/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YWLM 051230Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 // BKN084 17/16 Q1017

Flight context

  • QFA539
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YBBN → YWLM
  • 2026-02-26 09:01 UTC
  • YWLM runway 12

All events on this flight

Diversion 09:01:01 UTC · YWLM runway 12 · 17 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:01:01 UTC · YWLM runway 12 · 17 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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