Diversion — UAL143

KFTG · 18

2026-03-21 23:59 UTC· KDEN → KFTG· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B789

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UAL143 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to RJAA (Narita International Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Colorado Air and Space Port (KFTG) on runway 18 at 23:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL373, turnaround area near Port McNeill, CA. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 5455 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UAL143
  • United Airlines
  • B789
  • KDEN → KFTG
  • 2026-03-21 23:59 UTC
  • KFTG runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:59:54 UTC · KFTG runway 18 · 5,455 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:59:54 UTC · KFTG runway 18 · 5,455 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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