Diversion — UAL2809

KSTL · 12R

2026-08-11 15:08 UTC· KFXE → KSTL· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL2809 (United Airlines) was operating from KFXE to KSTL on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to St Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) on runway 12R at 15:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL342, turnaround area near Wedowee, US. Approach stability score: 92/100. 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 12 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SPACE OPERATIONS6/2786 2026-08-11 14:16Z – 2026-08-11 19:08Z SFC–180 ft

    Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SPACE OPERATIONS6/2787 2026-08-11 14:16Z – 2026-08-11 19:08Z SFC–180 ft

    Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12R
  • 585 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 92/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSTL 161451Z COR 06005KT 10SM SCT090 SCT200 BKN250 27/22 A3027 RMK AO2 ACC NW-N SLP235 T02720222 53012 $

Flight context

  • UAL2809
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KFXE → KSTL
  • 2026-08-11 15:08 UTC
  • KSTL runway 12R

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