Diversion — UAL1349

KRFD · 01

2026-03-06 17:05 UTC· KBOS → KRFD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL1349 (United Airlines) was operating from KBOS to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) on runway 01 at 17:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL327, turnaround area near Ancaster, CA. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 12 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 736 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • METAR KRFD 291254Z 00000KT 4SM BR BKN250 11/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01110106 $

Flight context

  • UAL1349
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KBOS → KRFD
  • 2026-03-06 17:05 UTC
  • KRFD runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:05:24 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:05:24 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:05:24 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:05:24 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KRFD