Diversion — AAL1479
KBNA · 02C2026-03-12 14:18 UTC· KMKE → KBNA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL1479 (American Airlines) was operating from KMKE to KCLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) on 2026-03-12. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02C at 14:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL374, turnaround area near Columbus, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 9 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 02C
- 572 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 89/100
- 9 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KBNA 271253Z 05007KT 10SM SCT160 SCT250 17/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01670083 $
Flight context
- AAL1479
- American Airlines
- B738
- KMKE → KBNA
- 2026-03-12 14:18 UTC
- KBNA runway 02C
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