The flight, which originated in Amsterdam, attempted to land at Værnes but was forced to divert after encountering adverse conditions. According to Adresseavisen, the aircraft was rerouted to Ålesund following the unsuccessful approach. Strong wind at Værnes was confirmed by Øystein Johan Gautvik Løwer, a press officer at airport operator Avinor, though the exact wind speed at the time of the landing attempt remains unspecified.
no reported wind gusts of up to 13 meters per second at Værnes over the next couple of hours, indicating persistent challenging conditions. It is unclear whether the weather will lead to further flight disruptions throughout the day. The number of passengers on the KLM flight and the current status of the rerouted flight in Ålesund are unknown.
The exact time of the failed landing attempt has not been disclosed.