Diversion — UAL2189

KALB · 01

2026-08-20 22:29 UTC· KORD → KALB· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL2189 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-08-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Albany International Airport (KALB) on runway 01 at 22:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL304, turnaround area near Ingersoll, CA. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KALB 160851Z 16007KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01560117 58007

Flight context

  • UAL2189
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KALB
  • 2026-08-20 22:29 UTC
  • KALB runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:29:14 UTC · KALB runway 01 · 0 ft AGL · 0 kt GS
Diversion 22:29:14 UTC · KALB runway 01 · 279 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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