Diversion — UAL1199

KDEN · 16L

2026-08-23 04:07 UTC· KCOS KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

UAL1199 (United Airlines) was operating from KCOS to KIND (Indianapolis International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 04:07 UTC. Peak altitude 13,633 ft, turnaround area near Ponderosa Park, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 161953Z COR 065011KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN220 27/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02670072

Flight context

  • UAL1199
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KCOS → KDEN
  • 2026-08-23 04:07 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:07:11 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:07:11 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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