Diversion — EAL9579

KAFW · 16L

2026-03-05 16:44 UTC· KRDU → KAFW· EAL ASSET HOLDINGS LLC· B772

EAL9579 (EAL Asset Holdings) was operating from KRDU to KMCI (Kansas City International Airport) on 2026-03-05. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) on runway 16L at 16:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL351, turnaround area near Henry County, US. Approach stability score: 84/100. 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 14 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 664 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 84/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAFW 292153Z 15014G21KT 10SM SCT065 SCT120 BKN250 33/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP068 T03330178

Flight context

  • EAL9579
  • EAL Asset Holdings
  • B772
  • KRDU → KAFW
  • 2026-03-05 16:44 UTC
  • KAFW runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:44:18 UTC · KAFW runway 16L · 664 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:44:18 UTC · KAFW runway 16L · 664 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:44:18 UTC · KAFW runway 16L · 664 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:44:18 UTC · KAFW runway 16L · 664 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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