Return to field — DAL3053

KATL · 09L

2026-04-27 21:56 UTC· KATL KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B712

DAL3053 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KECP (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) on 2026-04-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 09L at 21:56 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL242, turnaround area near Fort Gaines, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09L
  • 24234 ft AGL at event
  • 441 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 161752Z 08006KT 10SM SCT039 BKN060 30/20 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP269 MDT CU ALQDS T03000200 10300 20228 58013 $

Flight context

  • DAL3053
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B712
  • KATL → KATL
  • 2026-04-27 21:56 UTC
  • KATL runway 09L

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