Diversion — UAL1953

KCOS · 17L

2026-04-09 22:04 UTC· CYYC → KCOS· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL1953 (United Airlines) was operating from CYYC to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-04-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on runway 17L at 22:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL290, turnaround area near Red Lodge, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 6103 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCOS 221254Z 10004KT 10SM OVC005 13/12 A3027 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 SLP190 T01280122

Flight context

  • UAL1953
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • CYYC → KCOS
  • 2026-04-09 22:04 UTC
  • KCOS runway 17L

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