Diversion — DAL1459

KDTW · 04L

2026-02-17 05:45 UTC· KATL → KDTW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

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DAL1459 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-02-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04L at 05:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL380, turnaround area near West Liberty, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 642 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 080253Z 27007KT 10SM FEW250 16/08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01610078 51024

Flight context

  • DAL1459
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KATL → KDTW
  • 2026-02-17 05:45 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04L

All events on this flight

Diversion 05:45:25 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 05:45:25 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 642 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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