Diversion — UAL661

KRIC · 16

2026-07-28 21:57 UTC· KSNA KRIC· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B737

UAL661 (United Airlines) was operating from KSNA to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Richmond International Airport (KRIC) on runway 16 at 21:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL434, turnaround area near Ardmore, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/4165 2026-02-14 07:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Nogales, AZ, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

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  • SECURITY6/4160 2026-02-14 08:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Chula Vista, CA, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4240 2026-03-08 08:00Z – 2026-11-01 07:00Z SFC–180 ft

    SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/2652 2026-07-05 00:01Z – 2027-01-02 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local

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  • SECURITY6/2656 2026-07-05 00:01Z – 2027-01-02 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local

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  • SECURITY6/2657 2026-07-05 00:01Z – 2027-01-02 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Calexico, CA, Saturday, July 4, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/5450 2026-07-14 04:00Z – 2026-07-29 04:00Z SFC–16,500 ft

    19NM NE OURAY, CO, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/5451 2026-07-14 04:00Z – 2026-07-29 04:00Z SFC–16,500 ft

    1NM N OURAY, CO, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 UTC

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  • SECURITY6/4812 2026-07-15 07:00Z – 2027-07-14 06:59Z SFC–17,999 ft

    El Centro, CA, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Tuesday, July 13, 2027 Local

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  • HAZARDS6/6360 2026-07-17 04:00Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–15,000 ft

    9NM SW PUEBLO, CO, Friday, July 17, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6395 2026-07-17 12:00Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–13,000 ft

    14NM N CORTEZ, CO, Friday, July 17, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6186 2026-07-17 13:00Z – 2026-07-30 03:00Z SFC–11,000 ft

    21NM NE DOUGLAS, AZ, Friday, July 17, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6359 2026-07-17 14:00Z – 2026-07-31 03:00Z SFC–15,500 ft

    5NM E BEAVER, UT, Friday, July 17, 2026 through Friday, July 31, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6567 2026-07-18 13:00Z – 2026-08-01 04:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    16NM W MONTICELLO, UT, Saturday, July 18, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6569 2026-07-18 14:00Z – 2026-07-31 03:00Z SFC–15,500 ft

    5NM E BEAVER, UT, Saturday, July 18, 2026 through Friday, July 31, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6736 2026-07-19 12:00Z – 2026-08-01 03:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    16NM W MONTICELLO, UT, Sunday, July 19, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6848 2026-07-20 00:32Z – 2026-08-03 23:45Z SFC–3,000 ft

    2NM W SHULERVILLE, SC, Monday, July 20, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6876 2026-07-20 13:00Z – 2026-08-03 04:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    7NM SW DEL NORTE, CO, Monday, July 20, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/7051 2026-07-21 04:00Z – 2026-07-29 04:00Z SFC–4,200 ft

    18NM SW WAYNESBORO, VA, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8008 2026-07-23 12:00Z – 2026-08-01 03:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    16NM W MONTICELLO, UT, Thursday, July 23, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8010 2026-07-23 12:00Z – 2026-08-12 04:00Z SFC–16,500 ft

    19NM NE OURAY, CO, Thursday, July 23, 2026 through Wednesday, August 12, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8012 2026-07-23 12:00Z – 2026-08-12 04:00Z SFC–16,500 ft

    1NM N OURAY, CO, Thursday, July 23, 2026 through Wednesday, August 12, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8554 2026-07-26 12:00Z – 2026-08-10 03:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    16NM W MONTICELLO, UT, Sunday, July 26, 2026 through Monday, August 10, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8779 2026-07-26 18:03Z – 2026-08-02 01:30Z SFC–1,300 ft

    16NM NE LAKE CITY, FL, Sunday, July 26, 2026 through Sunday, August 2, 2026 UTC

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  • SECURITY6/8418 2026-07-27 12:30Z – 2026-08-01 06:00Z SFC–2,500 ft

    MAYPORT, FL, Monday, July 27, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026 Local

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  • HAZARDS6/8925 2026-07-27 14:00Z – 2026-08-10 03:00Z SFC–1,300 ft

    23NM S BLYTHE, CA, Monday, July 27, 2026 through Monday, August 10, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/9111 2026-07-28 14:00Z – 2026-08-10 03:00Z SFC–14,500 ft

    14NM N LOS ALAMOS, NM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 through Monday, August 10, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/9567 2026-07-28 16:27Z – 2026-08-02 04:00Z SFC–8,500 ft

    YUCAIPA, CA, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 through Sunday, August 2, 2026 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 161 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • KRIC 141854Z 33007KT 8SM SCT030 SCT100 BKN200 33/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP164 T03280239

Flight context

  • UAL661
  • United Airlines
  • B737
  • KSNA → KRIC
  • 2026-07-28 21:57 UTC
  • KRIC runway 16

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