Diversion — UAL506

KCVG · 09

2026-03-13 20:30 UTC· KDEN → KCVG· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

UAL506 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KCLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 09 at 20:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL336, turnaround area near Unionville, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 16 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 875 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 16 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 271452Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01780094 51004 $

Flight context

  • UAL506
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KDEN → KCVG
  • 2026-03-13 20:30 UTC
  • KCVG runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:30:42 UTC · KCVG runway 09 · 875 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:30:42 UTC · KCVG runway 09 · 875 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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