Diversion — AAL2890
KRDU · 05L2026-02-20 13:53 UTC· KCLT → KRDU· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL2890 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KORF (Norfolk International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05L at 13:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL215, turnaround area near Youngsville, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 10 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05L
- 409 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 93/100
- 10 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KRDU 071630Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM 22/10 A3006 RMK T02200100 VRB03KT MADISHF
Flight context
- AAL2890
- American Airlines
- B738
- KCLT → KRDU
- 2026-02-20 13:53 UTC
- KRDU runway 05L
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