Diversion — AAL2420
KCVG · 18L2026-03-06 23:51 UTC· KCLT → KCVG· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL2420 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18L at 23:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Paintsville, 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 6 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 18L
- 896 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 6 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KCVG 281552Z 01006KT 10SM FEW040 21/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02110111
Flight context
- AAL2420
- American Airlines
- B738
- KCLT → KCVG
- 2026-03-06 23:51 UTC
- KCVG runway 18L
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