Diversion — EJA685

KDSM · 5

2026-01-30 17:36 UTC· KCID → KDSM· NETJETS SALES INC· C56X

EJA685 (Netjets Sales) was operating from KCID to KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on runway 5 at 17:36 UTC. Peak altitude 7,332 ft, turnaround area near Grinnell, US. Approach stability score: 60/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 5
  • 935 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 60/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDSM 100054Z 17010KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02440128

Flight context

  • EJA685
  • Netjets Sales
  • C56X
  • KCID → KDSM
  • 2026-01-30 17:36 UTC
  • KDSM runway 5

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:36:00 UTC · KDSM runway 5 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:36:00 UTC · KDSM runway 5 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:36:00 UTC · KDSM runway 05 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:36:00 UTC · KDSM runway 05 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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