Diversion — AAL2117

KSFB · 09R

2026-01-15 17:20 UTC· KDFW → KSFB· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

AAL2117 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-01-15. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) on runway 09R at 17:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL353, turnaround area near Jones, US. Approach stability score: 81/100. 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, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 28 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 81/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSFB 120153Z 27004KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02330217

Flight context

  • AAL2117
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KDFW → KSFB
  • 2026-01-15 17:20 UTC
  • KSFB runway 09R

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