Diversion — UAL1611

KEWR · 04R

2026-01-29 20:22 UTC· KSNA → KEWR· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B737

UAL1611 (United Airlines) was operating from KSNA to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-01-29. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on runway 04R at 20:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL258, turnaround area near Fredonia, US. Approach stability score: 81/100. 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 8 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04R
  • 10 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KEWR 100330Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM FEW070 16/06 A3027 RMK T01600060 MADISHF

Flight context

  • UAL1611
  • United Airlines
  • B737
  • KSNA → KEWR
  • 2026-01-29 20:22 UTC
  • KEWR runway 04R

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 04R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 04R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:22:26 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 10 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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