Diversion — VJA539

KPWK · 16

2026-03-17 23:14 UTC· KMSY → KPWK· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· CL30

VJA539 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KMSY to KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) on 2026-03-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) on runway 16 at 23:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL455, turnaround area near Newbern, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 9 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 645 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPWK 251652Z 06005KT 10SM OVC110 18/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP275 T01780122

Flight context

  • VJA539
  • Bank of Utah
  • CL30
  • KMSY → KPWK
  • 2026-03-17 23:14 UTC
  • KPWK runway 16

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