Diversion — AAL1197
KTPA · 19R2026-03-30 03:13 UTC· KMIA → KTPA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL1197 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) on 2026-03-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 03:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL351, turnaround area near Port LaBelle, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Active FAA TFR during this flight
Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)- SECURITY5/2858 2025-12-26 04:59Z – 2026-07-02 03:59Z SFC–1,000 ft
OCHOPPEE, FL, Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Local
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Pilot review data
- Runway 19R
- 11 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 11 kt wind
- 11 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KTPA 241253Z 03009G16KT 10SM BKN010 25/22 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02500222
Flight context
- AAL1197
- American Airlines
- B738
- KMIA → KTPA
- 2026-03-30 03:13 UTC
- KTPA runway 19R
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