Diversion — AAL1797

KPHX · 08

2026-01-02 06:57 UTC· KDFW → KPHX· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1797 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-01-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 08 at 06:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL331, turnaround area near Torrance, US. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 1135 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 151725Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3002 RMK T02400060 VRB04KT MADISHF

Flight context

  • AAL1797
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KPHX
  • 2026-01-02 06:57 UTC
  • KPHX runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:57:17 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:57:17 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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