Diversion — AAL2446

KTPA · 19R

2026-07-22 22:22 UTC· KDFW KTPA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL2446 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KRSW (Southwest Florida International Airport) on 2026-07-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R at 22:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL396, turnaround area near Eden Isle, US. 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 19R
  • 11 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 170153Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW035 28/21 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02830211

Flight context

  • AAL2446
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KTPA
  • 2026-07-22 22:22 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19R

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