Diversion — RAX1073

KIND · 14

2026-01-08 06:55 UTC· KPTK → KIND· ROYAL AIR FREIGHT INC· LJ35

RAX1073 (Royal AIR Freight) was operating from KPTK to KAZO (Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport) on 2026-01-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 14 at 06:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL222, turnaround area near Harlan, US. Approach stability score: 66/100. 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 6 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 14
  • 781 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 66/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 141054Z 27003KT 10SM BKN250 22/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02170200

Flight context

  • RAX1073
  • Royal AIR Freight
  • LJ35
  • KPTK → KIND
  • 2026-01-08 06:55 UTC
  • KIND runway 14

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