Diversion — UAL725

KDEN · 16L

2025-12-27 19:21 UTC· KIAH → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL725 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KHDN (Yampa Valley Airport) on 2025-12-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 19:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL376, turnaround area near Amarillo, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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 4 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 172053Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 25/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02501117 58029

Flight context

  • UAL725
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KIAH → KDEN
  • 2025-12-27 19:21 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:21:20 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:21:20 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:21:20 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:21:20 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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