Diversion — DAL381

KDFW · 18R

2026-01-17 21:14 UTC· KAUS → KDFW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· BCS1

DAL381 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KAUS to KSFO (San Francisco International Airport) on 2026-01-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 18R at 21:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL361, turnaround area near Santa Anna, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 14 kt wind, 9 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18R
  • 582 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDFW 111753Z 19016G22KT 10SM FEW030 BKN250 31/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP166 T03060183 10306 20211 58008 $

Flight context

  • DAL381
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • BCS1
  • KAUS → KDFW
  • 2026-01-17 21:14 UTC
  • KDFW runway 18R

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:14:49 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:49 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:49 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:14:49 UTC · KDFW runway 18R · 582 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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