Diversion — UPS1017

KSDF · 17R

2026-04-23 04:23 UTC· KBOS KSDF· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· B763

UPS1017 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KBOS to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-04-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 04:23 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL368, turnaround area near Martinsburg, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSDF 201256Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT250 SCT300 26/19 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02560194

Flight context

  • UPS1017
  • United Parcel Service
  • B763
  • KBOS → KSDF
  • 2026-04-23 04:23 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:23:59 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:23:59 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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