Diversion — UAL475

KDEN · 16L

2026-07-27 02:58 UTC· CYEG KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL475 (United Airlines) was operating from CYEG to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-07-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 02:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL397, turnaround area near Golden Valley, US. Approach stability score: 67/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/5152 2026-07-13 04:00Z – 2026-07-27 04:00Z SFC–15,000 ft

    14NM S STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, Monday, July 13, 2026 through Monday, July 27, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/5274 2026-07-13 17:54Z – 2026-07-27 04:00Z SFC–15,500 ft

    15NM E HEBER CITY, UT, Monday, July 13, 2026 through Monday, July 27, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/5875 2026-07-15 04:00Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    19NM SW MEEKER, CO, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/5876 2026-07-15 04:00Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    7NM SE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • SECURITY6/5841 2026-07-16 13:00Z – 2026-07-27 05:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Cheyenne, WY, Thursday, July 16, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026 Local

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  • HAZARDS6/6221 2026-07-16 17:58Z – 2026-07-30 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    9NM SE DUGWAY, UT, Thursday, July 16, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6358 2026-07-17 13:00Z – 2026-07-31 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    9NM SE DUGWAY, UT, Friday, July 17, 2026 through Friday, July 31, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6894 2026-07-20 14:02Z – 2026-08-03 04:00Z SFC–12,500 ft

    12NM NW CRAIG, CO, Monday, July 20, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/6900 2026-07-20 14:42Z – 2026-08-03 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    11NM SW KREMMLING, CO, Monday, July 20, 2026 through Monday, August 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/7220 2026-07-21 04:00Z – 2026-08-04 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    19NM SW MEEKER, CO, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 through Tuesday, August 4, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/7221 2026-07-21 04:00Z – 2026-08-04 04:00Z SFC–13,500 ft

    7NM SE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 through Tuesday, August 4, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/7702 2026-07-22 13:08Z – 2026-08-05 04:00Z SFC–11,500 ft

    11NM SW CRAIG, CO, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 through Wednesday, August 5, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8573 2026-07-25 23:45Z – 2026-07-28 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    18NM NW HARLOWTON, MT, Saturday, July 25, 2026 through Tuesday, July 28, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/8800 2026-07-26 20:45Z – 2026-07-29 04:00Z SFC–10,000 ft

    10NM SW HULETT, WY, Sunday, July 26, 2026 through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 67/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 172353Z 28007KT 240V330 10SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN200 27/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02720100 10289 20250 55005

Flight context

  • UAL475
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • CYEG → KDEN
  • 2026-07-27 02:58 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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