Diversion — JBU163
KTPA · 19R2026-04-08 22:18 UTC· KJFK → KTPA· JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP· BCS3
JBU163 (Jetblue Airways) was operating from KJFK to KSRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport) on 2026-04-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 22:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Brunswick County, US. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 19R
- 11 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 9 kt wind
- 6 kt crosswind component
- 11,265 m visibility
- KTPA 221253Z VRB03KT 7SM FEW008 SCT250 26/23 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02560233
Flight context
- JBU163
- Jetblue Airways
- BCS3
- KJFK → KTPA
- 2026-04-08 22:18 UTC
- KTPA runway 19R
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