Diversion — AAL2740

KTPA · 19R

2026-08-29 19:12 UTC· KDFW → KTPA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2740 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-08-29. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 19:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Pearlington, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 6 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)
  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/7028 2026-08-28 18:00Z – 2026-08-30 22:00Z SFC–15,000 ft

    Lake Charles, LA, Friday, August 28, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/8856 2026-08-29 13:00Z – 2026-08-30 22:00Z SFC–2,500 ft

    VENICE, LA, Saturday, August 29, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 161953Z 02010G20KT 360V060 10SM SCT044 BKN250 33/22 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T03280222

Flight context

  • AAL2740
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KTPA
  • 2026-08-29 19:12 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

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