Diversion — UPS1153

KSDF · 17L

2026-02-24 04:49 UTC· KPIT → KSDF· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· B752

UPS1153 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KPIT to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-02-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17L at 04:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL272, turnaround area near Waverly, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 472 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSDF 070656Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01170089

Flight context

  • UPS1153
  • United Parcel Service
  • B752
  • KPIT → KSDF
  • 2026-02-24 04:49 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17L

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