Diversion — UAL229

KBNA · 02R

2026-01-18 19:08 UTC· KCLE → KBNA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL229 (United Airlines) was operating from KCLE to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02R at 19:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL339, turnaround area near Paris, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. 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 6 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 9,656 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02R
  • 540 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 9,656 m visibility
  • KBNA 111053Z 31005KT 6SM BR OVC003 17/16 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01670156 $

Flight context

  • UAL229
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KCLE → KBNA
  • 2026-01-18 19:08 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02R

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:08:40 UTC · KBNA runway 02R · 540 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:08:40 UTC · KBNA runway 13 · 577 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:08:40 UTC · KBNA runway 13 · 577 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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