Return to field — DAL3143

KATL · 26L

2026-09-25 19:53 UTC· KATL → KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B712

DAL3143 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KLEX (Blue Grass Airport) on 2026-09-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 26L at 19:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL329, turnaround area near Monterey, 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
  • 32947 ft AGL at event
  • 500 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KATL 251252Z 10010KT 10SM FEW025 FEW055 17/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP214 T01720111

Flight context

  • DAL3143
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B712
  • KATL → KATL
  • 2026-09-25 19:53 UTC
  • KATL runway 26L

All events on this flight

Return to field 19:53:01 UTC · KATL runway 26L · 32,947 ft AGL · 500 kt GS
Long landing rollout 23:27:26 UTC · KATL runway 26R · 990 ft AGL · 3 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KATL