Diversion — AER972

PANC · 15

2026-07-22 02:02 UTC· PAKN → PANC· ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS INC· B190

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AER972 (Alaska Central Express) was operating from PAKN to PAKN (King Salmon Airport) on 2026-07-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on runway 15 at 02:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL214, turnaround area near Anchor Point, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 15
  • 122 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PANC 161453Z 17017G30KT 10SM FEW027 SCT110 11/06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 17032/1410 SLP111 T01060056 51017 $

Flight context

  • AER972
  • Alaska Central Express
  • B190
  • PAKN → PANC
  • 2026-07-22 02:02 UTC
  • PANC runway 15

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