Diversion — UAL496
KTPA · 19L2026-08-26 22:41 UTC· KIAH → KTPA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739
UAL496 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 22:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Moss Point, US. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 19L
- 18 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 10 kt wind
- 10 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KTPA 161053Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT250 26/24 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02610239
Flight context
- UAL496
- United Airlines
- B739
- KIAH → KTPA
- 2026-08-26 22:41 UTC
- KTPA runway 19L
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