Diversion — ASA488

KONT · 08L

2026-01-03 18:35 UTC· KPDX → KONT· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B739

ASA488 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KPDX to KPSP (Palm Springs International Airport) on 2026-01-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ontario International Airport (KONT) on runway 08L at 18:35 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Fernley, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08L
  • 930 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KONT 150653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01780050 $

Flight context

  • ASA488
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B739
  • KPDX → KONT
  • 2026-01-03 18:35 UTC
  • KONT runway 08L

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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