Diversion — UPS5495

KSDF · 17R

2026-08-27 13:25 UTC· KLAN KSDF· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

UPS5495 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KLAN to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 13:25 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL261, turnaround area near Farmland, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 461 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSDF 160656Z 13003KT 10SM FEW090 27/21 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02720211

Flight context

  • UPS5495
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KLAN → KSDF
  • 2026-08-27 13:25 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

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