Diversion — AAL1479

KBNA · 02C

2026-03-12 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

All events on this flight

Diversion 14:18:57 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:18:57 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:18:57 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 14:18:57 UTC · KBNA runway 02C · 572 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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