Diversion — UAL602

KCLE · 6L

2026-08-10 04:48 UTC· KLGA KCLE· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL602 (United Airlines) was operating from KLGA to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-08-10. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) on runway 6L at 04:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Smethport, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. 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 7 kt wind, 4 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)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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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 6L
  • 780 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLE 162051Z COR 02007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 BKN250 24/21 A3026 RMK SLP257 T02440211 56013

Flight context

  • UAL602
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KLGA → KCLE
  • 2026-08-10 04:48 UTC
  • KCLE runway 6L

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:48:02 UTC · KCLE runway 6L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:48:02 UTC · KCLE runway 06L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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