Diversion — AAL1936

KSYR · 28

2026-08-06 20:44 UTC· KORD KSYR· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL1936 (American Airlines) was operating from KORD to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-08-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (KSYR) on runway 28 at 20:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL391, turnaround area near Ridgetown, CA. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 28
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 0 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSYR 170554Z 00000KT 10SM SCT027 OVC032 20/18 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP246 T02000183 10233 20189 58007

Flight context

  • AAL1936
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KSYR
  • 2026-08-06 20:44 UTC
  • KSYR runway 28

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