Diversion — QFA598

YSPT · 01

2026-01-30 12:22 UTC· YBBN → YSPT· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA598 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YBBN to YBCG (Gold Coast Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Southport Airport (YSPT) on runway 01 at 12:22 UTC. Peak altitude 6,315 ft, turnaround area near Jacobs Well, AU. 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, 9 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 5 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 50/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • QFA598
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YBBN → YSPT
  • 2026-01-30 12:22 UTC
  • YSPT runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:22:56 UTC · YSPT runway 01 · 5 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:22:56 UTC · YSPT runway 01 · 5 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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