Diversion — UAL243
KDEN · 17L2025-12-28 06:11 UTC· KIAH → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A320
UAL243 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KSEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport) on 2025-12-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 06:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL315, turnaround area near Wellington, 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, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 17L
- 5367 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 89/100
- 5 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KDEN 171853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02391089
Flight context
- UAL243
- United Airlines
- A320
- KIAH → KDEN
- 2025-12-28 06:11 UTC
- KDEN runway 17L
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