Diversion — NKS198

KCLT · 18R

2026-02-28 23:41 UTC· KFLL → KCLT· SPIRIT AIRLINES LLC· A320

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NKS198 (Spirit Airlines) was operating from KFLL to KAUS (Austin Bergstrom International Airport) on 2026-02-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18R at 23:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL392, turnaround area near Atlantic Beach, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 693 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 051952Z 03007KT 10SM FEW040 BKN200 BKN250 24/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP193 VIRGA SW-W T02440111

Flight context

  • NKS198
  • Spirit Airlines
  • A320
  • KFLL → KCLT
  • 2026-02-28 23:41 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18R

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