Diversion — UAL496

KTPA · 19L

2026-08-26 22:41 UTC· KIAH → KTPA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL496 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 22:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Moss Point, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19L
  • 18 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 161653Z 07009G17KT 040V100 10SM SCT028 SCT035 BKN090 BKN250 32/24 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE00 SLP215 P0000 T03170239

Flight context

  • UAL496
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KIAH → KTPA
  • 2026-08-26 22:41 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19L

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