Diversion — WJA573

CYEG · 12

2026-01-18 08:25 UTC· CYYZ → CYEG· Westjet· B738

WJA573 (Westjet) was operating from CYYZ to CYXE (Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport) on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) on runway 12 at 08:25 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL354, turnaround area near Marshall County, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 17 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12
  • 2372 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 17 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • CYEG 111100Z 36005KT 10SM -SN OVC006 01/01 A3024 RMK SC8 SLP274

Flight context

  • WJA573
  • Westjet
  • B738
  • CYYZ → CYEG
  • 2026-01-18 08:25 UTC
  • CYEG runway 12

All events on this flight

Diversion 08:25:52 UTC · CYEG runway 12 · 2,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 08:25:52 UTC · CYEG runway 12 · 2,372 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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