Diversion — AAL2921

KILG · 14

2026-04-02 16:02 UTC· KDFW → KILG· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2921 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a diversion to New Castle Airport (KILG) on runway 14 at 16:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL404, turnaround area near Wilson County, US. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 14
  • 74 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KILG 231451Z 04012G21KT 10SM FEW026 OVC060 16/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP297 T01560106 53013 PNO $

Flight context

  • AAL2921
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KILG
  • 2026-04-02 16:02 UTC
  • KILG runway 14

All events on this flight

Diversion 16:02:40 UTC · KILG runway 14 · 74 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 16:02:40 UTC · KILG runway 14 · 74 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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