Diversion — AAL2118

KTPA · 19R

2026-02-01 21:14 UTC· KPHX → KTPA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

AAL2118 (American Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-02-01. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 21:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL359, turnaround area near Rockdale, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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, 10 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 092053Z 16005KT 10SM FEW040 FEW047 SCT060 BKN250 29/23 A2986 RMK AO2 TSB1959E45 SLP111 OCNL LTGICCCCG DSNT N-NE AND SW CB DSNT N-NE AND SW 60000 T02890228 55005

Flight context

  • AAL2118
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KPHX → KTPA
  • 2026-02-01 21:14 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:14:20 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:20 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:20 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:20 UTC · KTPA runway 19R · 11 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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