Diversion — UAL3902

KMCO · 17L

2026-03-01 21:49 UTC· KIAH → KMCO· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

UAL3902 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-03-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 17L at 21:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL423, turnaround area near Grand Bay, US. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 12 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 90 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 14 kt wind
  • 12 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 040153Z 08006KT 10SM SCT150 BKN250 26/24 A3009

Flight context

  • UAL3902
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KIAH → KMCO
  • 2026-03-01 21:49 UTC
  • KMCO runway 17L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:49:07 UTC · KMCO runway 17L · 90 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:49:07 UTC · KMCO runway 17L · 90 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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