Diversion — AAL2469

KPHL · 09R

2026-08-23 04:08 UTC· KDFW → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2469 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KMDT (Harrisburg International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 09R at 04:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL370, turnaround area near Trousdale, 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 6 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

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  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3173 2026-08-13 21:00Z – 2026-08-23 07:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Lebanon, TN, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3628 2026-08-17 12:00Z – 2026-08-23 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    SAINT LOUIS, MO, Monday, August 17, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • VIP6/5889 2026-08-20 21:15Z – 2026-08-23 21:15Z SFC–4,999 ft

    Cincinnati, OH, Thursday, August 20, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/5087 2026-08-21 12:00Z – 2026-08-23 04:00Z SFC–400 ft

    st louis, MO, Friday, August 21, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

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  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/5120 2026-08-21 17:00Z – 2026-08-24 02:30Z SFC–16,000 ft

    Terre Haute, IN, Friday, August 21, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/5490 2026-08-22 03:00Z – 2026-08-23 08:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Raleigh, NC, Saturday, August 22, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

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  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/5523 2026-08-22 22:00Z – 2026-08-23 03:00Z SFC–400 ft

    cincinnati, OH, Saturday, August 22, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 9 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHL 160954Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 FEW300 17/14 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP279 T01670139 $

Flight context

  • AAL2469
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDFW → KPHL
  • 2026-08-23 04:08 UTC
  • KPHL runway 09R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:08:44 UTC · KPHL runway 09R · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:08:44 UTC · KPHL runway 09R · 9 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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