Diversion — UAL2618

KRFD · 07

2026-03-31 18:04 UTC· KSEA → KRFD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A21N

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UAL2618 (United Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-31. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) on runway 07 at 18:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL352, turnaround area near Powder River, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 14 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07
  • 735 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 14 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KRFD 241254Z 03003KT 10SM SCT030 OVC250 14/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP286 T01440122

Flight context

  • UAL2618
  • United Airlines
  • A21N
  • KSEA → KRFD
  • 2026-03-31 18:04 UTC
  • KRFD runway 07

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:04:33 UTC · KRFD runway 07 · 735 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:04:33 UTC · KRFD runway 07 · 735 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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