Diversion — AAL2845

KDEN · 16L

2026-02-18 20:55 UTC· KDFW → KDEN· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

AAL2845 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KSLC (Salt Lake City International Airport) on 2026-02-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 20:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL306, turnaround area near Union County, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 072353Z 14003KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 SCT220 25/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02500022 10272 20217 57003

Flight context

  • AAL2845
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KDFW → KDEN
  • 2026-02-18 20:55 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

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