Diversion — AAL2218

K55J · 04

2026-08-11 21:01 UTC· KCLT → K55J· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL2218 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KJAX (Jacksonville International Airport) on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (K55J) on runway 04 at 21:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Walterboro, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04
  • 14 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • AAL2218
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KCLT → K55J
  • 2026-08-11 21:01 UTC
  • K55J runway 04

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K55J