Diversion — QFA122

NZCH · 02

2026-03-27 03:48 UTC· NZQN → NZCH· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA122 (Qantas Airways) was operating from NZQN to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-03-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) on runway 02 at 03:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL256, turnaround area near Mackenzie, NZ. METAR at the time reported 17 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02
  • 93 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 17 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR NZCH 241900Z AUTO 01003KT 9999 BKN095/// 06/05 Q1026

Flight context

  • QFA122
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • NZQN → NZCH
  • 2026-03-27 03:48 UTC
  • NZCH runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 03:48:49 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 03:48:49 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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