Diversion — UAL1652

KIAD · 01R

2026-01-18 22:20 UTC· KTPA → KIAD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B752

UAL1652 (United Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 01R at 22:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Chadbourn, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01R
  • 293 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • KIAD 111052Z 03007KT 3SM RA BR BKN006 OVC010 16/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 P0016 T01560150 $

Flight context

  • UAL1652
  • United Airlines
  • B752
  • KTPA → KIAD
  • 2026-01-18 22:20 UTC
  • KIAD runway 01R

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:20:35 UTC · KIAD runway 01R · 293 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:20:35 UTC · KIAD runway 01R · 293 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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