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AAL1261

Operated by American Airlines

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Departure

PHL KPHL VFR

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia, US

Local time
03:24 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 14,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
19°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T06:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHL 150654Z 22004KT 10SM FEW140 BKN250 19/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01890167 $

TAF KPHL 150520Z 1506/1612 25006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250 FM151700 24013G23KT P6SM SCT060 FM152300 23007KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 52 Departures
flight_land 67 Arrivals

Arrival

BNA KBNA VFR

Nashville International Airport

Nashville, US

Local time
02:24 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
599 ft
Coordinates
36.1245, -86.6782

cloud Weather

Wind
180° / 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
18°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T06:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KBNA 150653Z 18006KT 10SM FEW250 18/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01830094 $

TAF KBNA 150520Z 1506/1612 20006KT P6SM SCT250 FM151500 20010G20KT P6SM SCT250 FM160000 19006KT P6SM SCT250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 28 Departures
flight_land 35 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-13 A17170 PHL → BNA Apr 13, 12:20 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC35m - -
2026-04-13 A17170 PHL → BNA Apr 13, 11:55 UTCApr 13, 12:55 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-04-13 A17170 PHL → BNA Apr 13, 11:46 UTCApr 13, 13:09 UTC1h 23m +16m +16m
2026-04-13 A17170 PHL → BNA Apr 13, 11:39 UTCApr 13, 12:53 UTC1h 14m +9m +5m

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
+11m
On-time arrival
50% 50% on time
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 4

AAL1261 frequently asked

Where does flight AAL1261 fly?
AAL1261 (American Airlines) flies from PHL to BNA. View the full route page.
How long is flight AAL1261?
Based on observed flights, AAL1261 takes on average 1h 3m from takeoff to landing.
How often does AAL1261 fly?
AAL1261 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Is flight AAL1261 usually on time?
Across recent flights, AAL1261 arrives with an average 11-minute delay. 50% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
Can I track AAL1261 live?
Yes. When AAL1261 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.