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AA5197 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5197 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS). The flight is expected to depart at 21:23 (local time in Charlotte, UTC-5) and land at 21:35 (local time in Fort Walton Beach, UTC-6) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
CLT-VPS

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Delayed
Your flight is about 1h 5m late
Charlotte(CLT)
22:28
Scheduled: 21:23, Nov 6
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 56m
Fort Walton Beach(VPS)
22:40
Scheduled: 22:19, Nov 6
Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E23
Arrival Gate
B5
Baggage
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CLT-VPS

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Charlotte(CLT)
21:23
Scheduled: 21:23, Nov 7
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 52m
Fort Walton Beach(VPS)
21:35
Scheduled: 22:15, Nov 7
Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E11
Arrival Gate
A2
Baggage
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AA5197

AA5197 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5197 flight flying from Charlotte to Fort Walton Beach on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 900. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 96 seats.
flight status
Bombardier Regional Jet 900
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
11y, 4m
Seats
96
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA5197

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:52 22:09 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:40 21:50 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:37 21:47 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:53 22:04 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:58 22:13 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 22:28 22:40 Delayed
Sat, Nov 7 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Walton Beach (VPS) CRJ9 21:23 21:35 Scheduled

AA5197 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5197 is 60% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
40 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa5197?

    Flight aa5197 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:23, arrival 22:15 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa5197 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:23, with arrival at 22:15. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa5197 is scheduled to depart at 21:23. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:23, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa5197 is scheduled to arrive at 22:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:35. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight aa5197 is operated by American Airlines from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Walton Beach (VPS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour52 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight aa5197 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If aa5197 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight aa5197 has not departed from Charlotte (CLT) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:23.
  • Flight aa5197 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 900 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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-1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Charlotte 22:35 | Fort Walton Beach 21:35

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