Diversion — DAL3160

KLEX · 04

2026-01-11 18:27 UTC· KATL → KLEX· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

DAL3160 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KCVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) on 2026-01-11. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) on runway 04 at 18:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL224, turnaround area near Clinton, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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, 13 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04
  • 972 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLEX 131454Z 22010G20KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02500150 51006

Flight context

  • DAL3160
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KATL → KLEX
  • 2026-01-11 18:27 UTC
  • KLEX runway 04

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:27:47 UTC · KLEX runway 04 · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:27:47 UTC · KLEX runway 04 · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:27:47 UTC · KLEX runway 04 · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:27:47 UTC · KLEX runway 04 · 972 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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