Diversion — JBU163

KTPA · 19R

2026-04-08 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

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:18:40 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:18:40 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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