Return to field — DAL3053

KATL · 09L

2026-05-31 21:51 UTC· KATL → KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B712

DAL3053 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KECP (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) on 2026-05-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 09L at 21:51 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL276, turnaround area near Clio, 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
  • 27628 ft AGL at event
  • 468 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 171052Z 33014G22KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 32030/0953 SLP210 T00940044 $

Flight context

  • DAL3053
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B712
  • KATL → KATL
  • 2026-05-31 21:51 UTC
  • KATL runway 09L

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:51:49 UTC · KATL runway 09L · 27,628 ft AGL · 468 kt GS
Unstable approach 22:31:14 UTC · US-9348 runway 14 · 1,091 ft AGL · 146 kt GS
Unstable approach 22:31:14 UTC · US-9348 runway 14 · 1,091 ft AGL · 146 kt GS

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