Diversion — AAL490

KMKE · 07R

2026-08-10 03:54 UTC· KPHL KMKE· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

AAL490 (American Airlines) was operating from KPHL to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-08-10. SkyMeter detected a diversion to General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 03:54 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL317, turnaround area near Collinwood, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 670 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMKE 161352Z 04008KT 10SM BKN075 BKN110 BKN250 16/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265 T01610139

Flight context

  • AAL490
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KPHL → KMKE
  • 2026-08-10 03:54 UTC
  • KMKE runway 07R

All events on this flight

Diversion 03:54:16 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 03:54:16 UTC · KMKE runway 07R · 670 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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