Diversion — CFH21

YWLM · 12

2026-02-01 06:27 UTC· YCFS → YWLM· CAREFLIGHT LIMITED· BE20

CFH21 (Careflight) was operating from YCFS to YSBK (Sydney Bankstown Airport) on 2026-02-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Newcastle Airport (YWLM) on runway 12 at 06:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL209, turnaround area near Port Macquarie-Hastings, AU. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 19 kt wind, 16 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 91/100
  • 19 kt wind
  • 16 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YWLM 092030Z AUTO 05002KT 9999 // NCD 17/15 Q1007

Flight context

  • CFH21
  • Careflight
  • BE20
  • YCFS → YWLM
  • 2026-02-01 06:27 UTC
  • YWLM runway 12

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