Diversion — AAL390

KAUS · 18R

2026-01-09 20:48 UTC· MMMX → KAUS· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL390 (American Airlines) was operating from MMMX to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 20:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL353, turnaround area near Méndez, MX. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 488 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 140153Z 15012G20KT 10SM FEW055 30/23 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03000228 $

Flight context

  • AAL390
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • MMMX → KAUS
  • 2026-01-09 20:48 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

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