Diversion — AER971

PANC · 15

2026-07-23 17:37 UTC· PAKN → PANC· ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS INC· B190

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AER971 (Alaska Central Express) was operating from PAKN to PAKN (King Salmon Airport) on 2026-07-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on runway 15 at 17:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL221, turnaround area near Anchor Point, US. METAR at the time reported 17 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 15
  • 122 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 17 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • PANC 160453Z 15012G20KT 4SM -RA BR SCT015 BKN027 OVC060 12/11 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/0401 SLP088 P0011 T01170106 $

Flight context

  • AER971
  • Alaska Central Express
  • B190
  • PAKN → PANC
  • 2026-07-23 17:37 UTC
  • PANC runway 15

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