Diversion — UAL1803

KIND · 05L

2026-01-14 14:29 UTC· KPIT → KIND· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1803 (United Airlines) was operating from KPIT to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 14:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL352, turnaround area near Spencerville, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 122015Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM FEW070 FEW100 30/16 A2991 RMK T03000160 MADISHF

Flight context

  • UAL1803
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KPIT → KIND
  • 2026-01-14 14:29 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

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