Diversion — UAL1842

KTPA · 19R

2026-02-28 05:34 UTC· KORD → KTPA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A21N

UAL1842 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-02-28. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 05:34 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL359, turnaround area near Mowbray Mountain, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 051153Z 15005KT 10SM SCT150 BKN180 BKN220 27/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 70001 T02670244 10267 20261 53002

Flight context

  • UAL1842
  • United Airlines
  • A21N
  • KORD → KTPA
  • 2026-02-28 05:34 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

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