AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, a SkyWest Airlines flight flew out of Colorado, but it was diverted to Austin instead of its planned destination.

SkyWest said the flight was diverted to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport “after experiencing turbulence.”

According to the airline, SkyWest flight 5971 was operating as United Express at the time, and it was heading from Aspen to Houston.

“The flight landed safely and was met by medical personnel upon arrival,” SkyWest Airlines said. “Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of all onboard, and we are working with our partner United to assist customers.”

What is turbulence

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), turbulence is air movement that often occurs unexpectedly.

“It can be created by many different co

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