Diversion — UAL1865

KCVG · 18C

2026-03-06 16:03 UTC· KIAD → KCVG· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A21N

UAL1865 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAD to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18C at 16:03 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL270, turnaround area near Ritchie, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18C
  • 841 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 76/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 281552Z 01006KT 10SM FEW040 21/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02110111

Flight context

  • UAL1865
  • United Airlines
  • A21N
  • KIAD → KCVG
  • 2026-03-06 16:03 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18C

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:03:02 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:02 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:02 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:03:02 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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