Diversion — UPS9609
KRFD · 012026-02-23 23:55 UTC· KSDF → KRFD· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306
UPS9609 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KSDF to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-02-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) on runway 01 at 23:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL296, turnaround area near Sheldon, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 01
- 736 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 88/100
- 4 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KRFD 070654Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01440094 $
Flight context
- UPS9609
- United Parcel Service
- A306
- KSDF → KRFD
- 2026-02-23 23:55 UTC
- KRFD runway 01
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