Diversion — UAL1857

KMSN · 18

2026-03-06 15:50 UTC· KFSD → KMSN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1857 (United Airlines) was operating from KFSD to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dane County Regional Truax Field (KMSN) on runway 18 at 15:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL374, turnaround area near Nora Springs, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 7 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 862 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMSN 281453Z 03004KT 10SM FEW150 19/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01940133 58001

Flight context

  • UAL1857
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KFSD → KMSN
  • 2026-03-06 15:50 UTC
  • KMSN runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:50:32 UTC · KMSN runway 18 · 862 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:50:32 UTC · KMSN runway 18 · 862 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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