Diversion — AAL818

KPHX · 08

2026-01-02 06:59 UTC· KDFW → KPHX· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL818 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KLAS (McCarran International Airport) on 2026-01-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 08 at 06:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL289, turnaround area near De Baca, 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 2 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 1135 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 151830Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3000 RMK T02700040 MADISHF

Flight context

  • AAL818
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KDFW → KPHX
  • 2026-01-02 06:59 UTC
  • KPHX runway 08

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:59:19 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:59:19 UTC · KPHX runway 08 · 1,135 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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