Diversion — AAL1188

KPIT · 10R

2026-03-16 04:58 UTC· KCLT → KPIT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL1188 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KCLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) on 2026-03-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT) on runway 10R at 04:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL256, turnaround area near Clay County, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10R
  • 1123 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPIT 261351Z 36008KT 320V020 10SM BKN230 14/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01440094

Flight context

  • AAL1188
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KCLT → KPIT
  • 2026-03-16 04:58 UTC
  • KPIT runway 10R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:58:15 UTC · KPIT runway 10R · 1,123 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:58:15 UTC · KPIT runway 10R · 1,123 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KPIT