Diversion — UAL701

KHOU · 13L

2026-04-20 23:59 UTC· KIAH KHOU· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B39M

UAL701 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KIAH to TJSJ (Luis Munoz Marin International Airport) on 2026-04-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 13L at 23:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL282, turnaround area near Tiki Island, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 13L
  • 40 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KHOU 201253Z 07003KT 10SM SCT250 27/23 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02670228 $

Flight context

  • UAL701
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B39M
  • KIAH → KHOU
  • 2026-04-20 23:59 UTC
  • KHOU runway 13L

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:59:57 UTC · KHOU runway 13L · 40 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:59:57 UTC · KHOU runway 13L · 40 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:59:57 UTC · KHOU runway 12L · 40 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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