Diversion — AAL1954

KPHX · 08

2026-01-01 18:18 UTC· KCLT → KPHX· UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE· A321

AAL1954 (UMB Bank NA) was operating from KCLT to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2026-01-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 08 at 18:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL334, turnaround area near Ada, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 1135 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 160351Z 04011KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02670056 $

Flight context

  • AAL1954
  • UMB Bank NA
  • A321
  • KCLT → KPHX
  • 2026-01-01 18:18 UTC
  • KPHX runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:18:00 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:18:00 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:18:00 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:18:00 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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