Diversion — AAL2498

KTYS · 05L

2026-03-16 15:05 UTC· KPHL → KTYS· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL2498 (American Airlines) was operating from KPHL to KCLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) on runway 05L at 15:05 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL365, turnaround area near City of Lexington, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 10 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 976 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 10 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTYS 262053Z 00000KT 10SM SCT250 26/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560067 56025

Flight context

  • AAL2498
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KPHL → KTYS
  • 2026-03-16 15:05 UTC
  • KTYS runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:05:44 UTC · KTYS runway 05L · 976 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:05:44 UTC · KTYS runway 05L · 976 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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