Diversion — JST253

NZCH · 02

2026-03-02 20:13 UTC· NZAA → NZCH· JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED· A320

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JST253 (Jetstar Airways Pty) was operating from NZAA to NZWN (Wellington International Airport) on 2026-03-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) on runway 02 at 20:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Patea, NZ. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,994 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
  • 12 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • NZCH 060230Z AUTO 08010KT 040V110 9999 NCD 19/07 Q1018

Flight context

  • JST253
  • Jetstar Airways Pty
  • A320
  • NZAA → NZCH
  • 2026-03-02 20:13 UTC
  • NZCH runway 02

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:13:37 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:13:37 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:13:37 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:13:37 UTC · NZCH runway 02 · 93 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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