Diversion — PDT9978

K5R2 · 18

2026-01-24 23:09 UTC· KCLT → K5R2· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

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PDT9978 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KGPT (Gulfport Biloxi International Airport) on 2026-01-24. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Ocean Springs Airport (K5R2) on runway 18 at 23:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL370, turnaround area near Harris, US. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 10 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 20 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • PDT9978
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KCLT → K5R2
  • 2026-01-24 23:09 UTC
  • K5R2 runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 23:09:11 UTC · K5R2 runway 18 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 23:09:11 UTC · K5R2 runway 18 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K5R2