Diversion — UAL1738
KIND · 05L2026-03-31 05:11 UTC· KIAD → KIND· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B38M
UAL1738 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAD to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-31. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 05:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL349, turnaround area near McConnelsville, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 14 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05L
- 783 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 90/100
- 14 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KIND 241454Z 05006KT 10SM OVC008 17/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP260 T01670144 53009
Flight context
- UAL1738
- United Airlines
- B38M
- KIAD → KIND
- 2026-03-31 05:11 UTC
- KIND runway 05L
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