Diversion — UAL2051
CYVR · 08L2026-08-16 20:21 UTC· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738
UAL2051 (United Airlines) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) on runway 08L at 20:21 UTC. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 24,140 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 08L
- 9 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 8 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 24,140 m visibility
- CYVR 070900Z 10011KT 15SM SKC 14/13 A2999 RMK SLP159
Flight context
- UAL2051
- United Airlines
- B738
- 2026-08-16 20:21 UTC
- CYVR runway 08L
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