Diversion — AAL2862

KBTF · 16

2026-04-09 22:45 UTC· KSLC → KBTF· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2862 (American Airlines) was operating from KSLC to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-04-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Skypark Airport (KBTF) on runway 16 at 22:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL375, turnaround area near Brewster, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • AAL2862
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KSLC → KBTF
  • 2026-04-09 22:45 UTC
  • KBTF runway 16

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:45:39 UTC · KBTF runway 16 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:45:39 UTC · KBTF runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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