Diversion — SKW517K

KPTS · 10

2026-08-20 04:13 UTC· KDEN → KPTS· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

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SKW517K (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KJLN (Joplin Regional Airport) on 2026-08-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS) on runway 10 at 04:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL349, turnaround area near Ness, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 921 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPTS 312355Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A2995 RMK AO2 10388 20352

Flight context

  • SKW517K
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KDEN → KPTS
  • 2026-08-20 04:13 UTC
  • KPTS runway 10

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