Diversion — VOZ494

YSCB · 17

2026-02-26 09:08 UTC· YBSU → YSCB· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ494 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YBSU to YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Canberra International Airport (YSCB) on runway 17 at 09:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL400, turnaround area near Moonbi, AU. Approach stability score: 71/100. 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 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17
  • 1869 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 71/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSCB 061630Z AUTO 17011KT 9999 // SCT046 BKN054 09/03 Q1024

Flight context

  • VOZ494
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YBSU → YSCB
  • 2026-02-26 09:08 UTC
  • YSCB runway 17

All events on this flight

Diversion 09:08:13 UTC · YSCB runway 17 · 1,869 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:08:13 UTC · YSCB runway 17 · 1,869 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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