Diversion — AAL1936

KPWK · 06

2026-08-03 23:02 UTC· KORD KPWK· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL1936 (American Airlines) was operating from KORD to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-08-03. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) on runway 06 at 23:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL389, turnaround area near Windham, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPWK 161659Z 04009KT 10SM FEW019 OVC030 23/18 A3032 RMK AO2 T02280183 $

Flight context

  • AAL1936
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KPWK
  • 2026-08-03 23:02 UTC
  • KPWK runway 06

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