Diversion — UPS61
RCTP · 05L2026-04-16 09:20 UTC· VHHH → RCTP· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· B744
UPS61 (United Parcel Service) was operating from VHHH to PANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) on runway 05L at 09:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL348, turnaround area near Dongshan, CN. 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 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05L
- 62 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 89/100
- 4 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 9,994 m visibility
- RCTP 210900Z 04012KT 9999 FEW020 28/22 Q1011 NOSIG RMK A2988
Flight context
- UPS61
- United Parcel Service
- B744
- VHHH → RCTP
- 2026-04-16 09:20 UTC
- RCTP runway 05L
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