Diversion — AAL710

KSMF · 17L

2026-02-16 09:38 UTC· KORD → KSMF· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL710 (American Airlines) was operating from KORD to KSFO (San Francisco International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) on runway 17L at 09:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL389, turnaround area near Aurora, 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 7 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17L
  • 22 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSMF 080753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02000117 403720150 $

Flight context

  • AAL710
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KSMF
  • 2026-02-16 09:38 UTC
  • KSMF runway 17L

All events on this flight

Diversion 09:38:34 UTC · KSMF runway 17L · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:38:34 UTC · KSMF runway 17L · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:38:34 UTC · KSMF runway 17L · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 09:38:34 UTC · KSMF runway 17L · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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