Diversion — UAL1604

KDEN · 17R

2026-03-31 14:48 UTC· KRDU KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B38M

UAL1604 (United Airlines) was operating from KRDU to KSFO (San Francisco International Airport) on 2026-03-31. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 14:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL351, turnaround area near Nevada, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 5431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 241253Z 24004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN200 14/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01440117

Flight context

  • UAL1604
  • United Airlines
  • B38M
  • KRDU → KDEN
  • 2026-03-31 14:48 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:48:04 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:48:04 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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