Diversion — UAL293

KCVG · 18L

2026-03-06 16:23 UTC· KOMA → KCVG· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A320

UAL293 (United Airlines) was operating from KOMA to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18L at 16:23 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Virginia, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 9 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 896 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 281552Z 01006KT 10SM FEW040 21/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02110111

Flight context

  • UAL293
  • United Airlines
  • A320
  • KOMA → KCVG
  • 2026-03-06 16:23 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18L

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:23:19 UTC · KCVG runway 18L · 896 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:23:19 UTC · KCVG runway 18L · 896 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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