Diversion — AAL1218

KCVG · 18C

2026-03-15 22:37 UTC· KCLT → KCVG· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1218 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) on runway 18C at 22:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL347, turnaround area near Booneville, 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 13 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18C
  • 841 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 13 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KCVG 261452Z 06008KT 10SM FEW180 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01670089 51006

Flight context

  • AAL1218
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KCLT → KCVG
  • 2026-03-15 22:37 UTC
  • KCVG runway 18C

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:37:01 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:37:01 UTC · KCVG runway 18C · 841 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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