Diversion — AAL1409
KSDF · 17R2026-01-14 15:08 UTC· KCLT → KSDF· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321
AAL1409 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-14. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 15:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL280, turnaround area near Powell, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 17R
- 461 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 88/100
- 7 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSDF 122030Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2996 RMK T03000170 MADISHF
Flight context
- AAL1409
- American Airlines
- A321
- KCLT → KSDF
- 2026-01-14 15:08 UTC
- KSDF runway 17R
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