Diversion — UAL2198

KTPA · 19R

2026-01-05 15:33 UTC· KORD → KTPA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL2198 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-01-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 15:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL383, turnaround area near Shannon, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 2 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 142353Z 05004KT 10SM FEW040 29/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02940161 10317 20289 53005

Flight context

  • UAL2198
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KTPA
  • 2026-01-05 15:33 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:33:33 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:33:33 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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