Diversion — AAL2949

KIAD · 01C

2026-02-25 15:32 UTC· KDFW → KIAD· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2949 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-02-25. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 01C at 15:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL361, turnaround area near Spring Hill, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01C
  • 269 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAD 050430Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 16/16 A3009 RMK T01600160 MADISHF

Flight context

  • AAL2949
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KIAD
  • 2026-02-25 15:32 UTC
  • KIAD runway 01C

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