Diversion — DAL1666

KPDK · 09

2026-01-18 12:54 UTC· KMEM → KPDK· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

DAL1666 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KMEM to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 09 at 12:54 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL327, turnaround area near Danville, US. Approach stability score: 59/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 8,047 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 977 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 59/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 8,047 m visibility
  • KPDK 111353Z 23007KT 5SM BR OVC009 17/15 A3000 RMK AO2 CIG 006V012 SLP152 T01670150

Flight context

  • DAL1666
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KMEM → KPDK
  • 2026-01-18 12:54 UTC
  • KPDK runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 12:54:58 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 12:54:58 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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