Diversion — UAL2865

KFTG · 08

2026-03-04 21:04 UTC· KDEN → KFTG· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B753

UAL2865 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-04. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Colorado Air and Space Port (KFTG) on runway 08 at 21:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL353, turnaround area near Gretna, US. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 5485 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UAL2865
  • United Airlines
  • B753
  • KDEN → KFTG
  • 2026-03-04 21:04 UTC
  • KFTG runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:04:29 UTC · KFTG runway 08 · 5,485 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:04:29 UTC · KFTG runway 08 · 5,485 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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