Diversion — AAL827

KIND · 05L

2026-01-16 13:19 UTC· KPHL → KIND· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· A21N

AAL827 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KPHL to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-01-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 13:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL309, turnaround area near Leetonia, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 11 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 120254Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01670139 51010 $

Flight context

  • AAL827
  • Bank of Utah
  • A21N
  • KPHL → KIND
  • 2026-01-16 13:19 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 13:19:10 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:19:10 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:19:10 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 13:19:10 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIND