Diversion — UAL1228

KDEN · 16L

2026-02-01 18:08 UTC· KLAS → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL1228 (United Airlines) was operating from KLAS to KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) on 2026-02-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 18:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near San Juan, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 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
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 091953Z 22008KT 10SM FEW100 29/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP059 T02891017

Flight context

  • UAL1228
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KLAS → KDEN
  • 2026-02-01 18:08 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:08:55 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:08:55 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:08:55 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:08:55 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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