Diversion — AAL398

KCLE · 06L

2026-02-16 06:04 UTC· KDFW → KCLE· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· B738

AAL398 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KDFW to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) on runway 06L at 06:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL380, turnaround area near Murphysboro, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 7 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06L
  • 780 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLE 080751Z 24004KT 10SM SCT250 12/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01170094 $

Flight context

  • AAL398
  • Bank of Utah
  • B738
  • KDFW → KCLE
  • 2026-02-16 06:04 UTC
  • KCLE runway 06L

All events on this flight

Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 06L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 06L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 6L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 6L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 6L · 780 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 06:04:30 UTC · KCLE runway 6L · 780 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

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