Diversion — AAL1261

KOKC · 17R

2026-04-18 11:44 UTC· KMCI KOKC· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A319

AAL1261 (American Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) on 2026-04-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) on runway 17R at 11:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL388, turnaround area near Newkirk, US. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 1263 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 13 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KOKC 210552Z 34003KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 24/17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390167 10311 20228 403440228 50012 $

Flight context

  • AAL1261
  • American Airlines
  • A319
  • KMCI → KOKC
  • 2026-04-18 11:44 UTC
  • KOKC runway 17R

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