Diversion — UAL1302

KLAX · 07L

2026-08-08 03:05 UTC· US-2553 KLAX· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

UAL1302 (United Airlines) was operating from US-2553 to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-08-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 07L at 03:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL246, turnaround area near San Clemente, US. Approach stability score: 61/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07L
  • 94 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 61/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAX 161853Z 12003KT 10SM FEW030 SCT046 BKN050 26/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02560139 $

Flight context

  • UAL1302
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • US-2553 → KLAX
  • 2026-08-08 03:05 UTC
  • KLAX runway 07L

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