Diversion — DAL2738
KPDK · 092026-02-09 22:50 UTC· KATL → KPDK· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738
DAL2738 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-02-09. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 09 at 22:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL305, turnaround area near New Pekin, US. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 09
- 977 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 94/100
- 5 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPDK 082253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02280167
Flight context
- DAL2738
- Delta AIR Lines
- B738
- KATL → KPDK
- 2026-02-09 22:50 UTC
- KPDK runway 09
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