Return to field — DAL3053

KATL · 26L

2026-08-27 21:47 UTC· KATL → KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC, DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS· B712

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DAL3053 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KECP (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 26L at 21:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL244, turnaround area near Lee, 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 26L
  • 24484 ft AGL at event
  • 451 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 161952Z 11006KT 10SM SCT046 BKN070 31/20 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250 MDT CU ALQDS T03110200 $

Flight context

  • DAL3053
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B712
  • KATL → KATL
  • 2026-08-27 21:47 UTC
  • KATL runway 26L

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:47:25 UTC · KATL runway 26L · 24,484 ft AGL · 451 kt GS
Unstable approach 23:00:18 UTC · US-9348 runway 14 · 1,111 ft AGL · 152 kt GS

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