Diversion — UAL1572

KIAD · 01C

2026-08-16 19:23 UTC· KMCI → KIAD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· A319

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UAL1572 (United Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KIAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 01C at 19:23 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL395, turnaround area near Salem, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01C
  • 269 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAD 160252Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP271 T01830133 50006

Flight context

  • UAL1572
  • United Airlines
  • A319
  • KMCI → KIAD
  • 2026-08-16 19:23 UTC
  • KIAD runway 01C

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:23:01 UTC · KIAD runway 01C · 269 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:23:01 UTC · KIAD runway 01C · 269 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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