Diversion — DAL8840
KMSP · 12R2026-03-20 06:32 UTC· KORD → KMSP· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738
DAL8840 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KORD to KMDW (Chicago Midway International Airport) on 2026-03-20. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) on runway 12R at 06:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL324, turnaround area near Monroe County, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 12R
- 813 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 93/100
- 8 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 11,265 m visibility
- METAR KMSP 251253Z 12005KT 7SM BKN007 OVC030 15/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP263 T01500139
Flight context
- DAL8840
- Delta AIR Lines
- B738
- KORD → KMSP
- 2026-03-20 06:32 UTC
- KMSP runway 12R
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