Diversion — UAL2865

KRFD · 01

2026-01-30 21:57 UTC· KDEN → KRFD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL2865 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) on runway 01 at 21:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL348, turnaround area near Waverly, US. Approach stability score: 82/100. 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 11 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 736 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 82/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRFD 100054Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN100 18/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01780128 $

Flight context

  • UAL2865
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KDEN → KRFD
  • 2026-01-30 21:57 UTC
  • KRFD runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:57:59 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:57:59 UTC · KRFD runway 01 · 736 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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