Diversion — SCW4918

KBUF · 05

2026-01-02 21:44 UTC· KRIC → KBUF· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

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SCW4918 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KRIC to KBFD (Bradford Regional Airport) on 2026-01-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) on runway 05 at 21:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL309, turnaround area near McConnellsburg, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05
  • 721 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 76/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBUF 151354Z 09011KT 10SM FEW012 OVC020 11/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248 T01060056 $

Flight context

  • SCW4918
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KRIC → KBUF
  • 2026-01-02 21:44 UTC
  • KBUF runway 05

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:44:20 UTC · KBUF runway 05 · 721 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:44:20 UTC · KBUF runway 05 · 721 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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