Diversion — AAL679

KNIP · 10

2026-08-16 02:11 UTC· KDFW → KNIP· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL679 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) on runway 10 at 02:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL396, turnaround area near Taylorsville, US. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10
  • 8 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNIP 162253Z 05013G22KT 10SM SCT027 BKN036 BKN085 BKN250 27/22 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP224 T02720222

Flight context

  • AAL679
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KNIP
  • 2026-08-16 02:11 UTC
  • KNIP runway 10

All events on this flight

Diversion 02:11:20 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 8 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 02:11:20 UTC · KNIP runway 10 · 8 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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