Diversion — AAL1517

KIND · 05L

2026-04-16 05:37 UTC· KDFW → KIND· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1517 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) on runway 05L at 05:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL385, turnaround area near Carter, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 05L
  • 783 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIND 211254Z 06013G20KT 10SM -RA BKN006 OVC080 16/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP156 P0010 T01560144 $

Flight context

  • AAL1517
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KIND
  • 2026-04-16 05:37 UTC
  • KIND runway 05L

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:37:55 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:37:55 UTC · KIND runway 05L · 783 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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