Diversion — AAY3038

KNIP · 10

2026-08-23 17:54 UTC· KTYS KNIP· ALLEGIANT AIR LLC· A320

AAY3038 (Allegiant AIR) was operating from KTYS to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) on runway 10 at 17:54 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL329, turnaround area near Washington County, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 8 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNIP 161553Z 06012KT 10SM SCT035 BKN070 BKN250 28/21 A3027 RMK AO2 RAB01E31 SLP247 P0008 T02780211

Flight context

  • AAY3038
  • Allegiant AIR
  • A320
  • KTYS → KNIP
  • 2026-08-23 17:54 UTC
  • KNIP runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:54:44 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 8 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:54:44 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 8 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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