Diversion — AAL1189

KVDF · 18

2026-03-08 12:24 UTC· KTPA → KVDF· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1189 (American Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) on 2026-03-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) on runway 18 at 12:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Slidell, US. Approach stability score: 95/100. 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 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 20 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 95/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KVDF 280135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A2991 RMK AO2 T01810171 $

Flight context

  • AAL1189
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KTPA → KVDF
  • 2026-03-08 12:24 UTC
  • KVDF runway 18

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:24:07 UTC · KVDF runway 18 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:24:07 UTC · KVDF runway 18 · 20 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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