Diversion — UAL2197

KDSM · 13

2026-08-10 05:35 UTC· KIAH → KDSM· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· A21N

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UAL2197 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KIAH to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-08-10. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on runway 13 at 05:35 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL372, turnaround area near Gassville, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13
  • 958 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • KDSM 162154Z 10009KT 4SM -DZ BR OVC006 20/19 A3022 RMK AO2 RAB13E29DZB35 SLP229 P0000 T02000189 $

Flight context

  • UAL2197
  • Wilmington Trust
  • A21N
  • KIAH → KDSM
  • 2026-08-10 05:35 UTC
  • KDSM runway 13

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:35:37 UTC · KDSM runway 13 · 958 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:35:37 UTC · KDSM runway 13 · 958 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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