Diversion — UAL2190

KDFW · 18R

2026-03-11 18:33 UTC· KDCA → KDFW· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL2190 (United Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-03-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 18R at 18:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL391, turnaround area near Underwood-Petersville, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 582 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDFW 271253Z 19009KT 10SM FEW080 BKN160 BKN250 25/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP128 TCU DSNT NW T02500200

Flight context

  • UAL2190
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KDCA → KDFW
  • 2026-03-11 18:33 UTC
  • KDFW runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:33:37 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:33:37 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:33:37 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:33:37 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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