Diversion — AAL1704

KGSO · 05R

2026-03-16 14:00 UTC· KTPA → KGSO· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

AAL1704 (American Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KCLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) on runway 05R at 14:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Port Wentworth, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 13 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05R
  • 886 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KGSO 262054Z 33005KT 10SM FEW250 26/06 A2988 RMK SLP110 T02610056 56022

Flight context

  • AAL1704
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KTPA → KGSO
  • 2026-03-16 14:00 UTC
  • KGSO runway 05R

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:00:53 UTC · KGSO runway 05R · 886 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:00:53 UTC · KGSO runway 05R · 886 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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