Diversion — AAL1638

KORD · 10R

2026-01-08 20:48 UTC· KDFW → KORD· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1638 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-01-08. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 10R at 20:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL380, turnaround area near Wright, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 11 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 14,484 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 10R
  • 658 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component
  • 14,484 m visibility
  • KORD 140751Z 00000KT 9SM FEW035 SCT050 BKN120 OVC250 18/17 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE47 TSE47 SLP136 P0002 T01830172 $

Flight context

  • AAL1638
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KORD
  • 2026-01-08 20:48 UTC
  • KORD runway 10R

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