Diversion — UAL1301

KNEW · 09

2026-03-26 22:41 UTC· KMSY → KNEW· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B737

UAL1301 (United Airlines) was operating from KMSY to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Lakefront Airport (KNEW) on runway 09 at 22:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Alexander, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 5 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KNEW 241253Z 04012KT 10SM CLR 25/21 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP177 T02500211

Flight context

  • UAL1301
  • United Airlines
  • B737
  • KMSY → KNEW
  • 2026-03-26 22:41 UTC
  • KNEW runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:41:20 UTC · KNEW runway 09 · 5 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:41:20 UTC · KNEW runway 09 · 5 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KNEW