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Not on FR24 much. But today I am looking at a red aircraft icon heading to Glasgow. Whats that all about?

Appears to be a KLM677 A330 from Amsterdam to Calgary squawking 7700 diverting to Prestwick...reason unknown as yet.

IB

I assume that means "problematic" ?

It is used for Medical emergencies or technical problems etc however in this case, as it has landed on runway 12 and exited at the end onto shorter runway 21 and pulled up and shutdown, looks to be technical.

IB

Given where it's been parked, I don't think it's technical or medical.

ianegpf wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:53 pm It is used for Medical emergencies or technical problems etc however in this case, as it has landed on runway 12 and exited at the end onto shorter runway 21 and pulled up and shutdown, looks to be technical.

IB

thanks for clarifying. Now I know!

No problem
I'm also assuming they used Prestwick as their alternate as it would possibly/probably be an overweight landing and they have a nice long runway to use and if it was going to be blocked for any reason would limit the impact on other movements...presuming as always

IB

McG wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:00 pm Given where it's been parked, I don't think it's technical or medical.

Just been sent a message saying technical issue.

I assumed due to it being parked on the cross runway away from the terminal that it may have been security related rather than technical.

Posted elsewhere that smoke reported in the cabin/cockpit

Smoke in the cockpit would explain why they went to PIK if it was the nearest airport.

Otherwise PIK would have been a strange choice given there's a NOTAM out saying aircraft stands are available, however limited or no passenger handling or terminal building services.