Diversion — UAL1630

KDTW · 04L

2026-01-30 23:50 UTC· KMCO → KDTW· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B753

UAL1630 (United Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04L at 23:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL368, turnaround area near Towns, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 642 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 092353Z COR 13005KT 10SM BKN095 BKN220 17/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01670061 10200 20167 53007 $

Flight context

  • UAL1630
  • United Airlines
  • B753
  • KMCO → KDTW
  • 2026-01-30 23:50 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04L

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:50:34 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:50:34 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:50:34 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:50:34 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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