Diversion — VOZ253

YSCB · 17

2026-08-27 22:51 UTC· YMML → YSCB· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ253 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YMML to YMML (Melbourne International Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Canberra International Airport (YSCB) on runway 17 at 22:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL316, turnaround area near Myrtleford, AU. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 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
  • 4 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSCB 160330Z AUTO 18015KT 150V210 9999 // NCD 12/M02 Q1028

Flight context

  • VOZ253
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YMML → YSCB
  • 2026-08-27 22:51 UTC
  • YSCB runway 17

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