Diversion — UAL786

KBOS · 09

2026-03-20 19:15 UTC· KORD → KBOS· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL786 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KBTV (Burlington International Airport) on 2026-03-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (KBOS) on runway 09 at 19:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL352, turnaround area near St. Catharines, CA. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 13 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 15 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 14 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBOS 251154Z 36010KT 10SM SCT140 BKN230 12/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01170078 10117 20100 56002

Flight context

  • UAL786
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KBOS
  • 2026-03-20 19:15 UTC
  • KBOS runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:15:39 UTC · KBOS runway 09 · 15 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:15:39 UTC · KBOS runway 09 · 15 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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