Diversion — UAL3902
KDEN · 16L2026-01-25 21:42 UTC· KSFO → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738
UAL3902 (United Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-25. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 21:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Millard, 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 15 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 16L
- 5351 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 89/100
- 15 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KDEN 101553Z 22013KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 FEW150 FEW220 23/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP045 T02280017
Flight context
- UAL3902
- United Airlines
- B738
- KSFO → KDEN
- 2026-01-25 21:42 UTC
- KDEN runway 16L
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