Diversion — AAL3117

KIND · 05R

2026-03-31 21:55 UTC· KRSW KIND· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL3117 (American Airlines) was operating from KRSW to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-31. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05R at 21:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL383, turnaround area near Jackson, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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 12 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05R
  • 788 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 94/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • AAL3117
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KRSW → KIND
  • 2026-03-31 21:55 UTC
  • KIND runway 05R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:55:22 UTC · KIND runway 05R · 788 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:55:22 UTC · KIND runway 05R · 788 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIND