Diversion — UPS9860

KSDF · 17R

2026-03-18 10:50 UTC· KDFW → KSDF· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

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UPS9860 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KDFW to KPHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) on 2026-03-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 10:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Newark, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSDF 251656Z 00000KT 10SM SCT160 23/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02280072

Flight context

  • UPS9860
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KDFW → KSDF
  • 2026-03-18 10:50 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 10:50:26 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 10:50:26 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 461 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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