Diversion — AAL2989
KGSP · 042026-02-20 15:54 UTC· KAUS → KGSP· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL2989 (American Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KCLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) on runway 04 at 15:54 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL404, turnaround area near Grenada, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 04
- 964 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 8 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KGSP 071630Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3007 RMK T02100120 VRB03KT MADISHF
Flight context
- AAL2989
- American Airlines
- B738
- KAUS → KGSP
- 2026-02-20 15:54 UTC
- KGSP runway 04
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