Diversion — DAL9961

KDFW · 17C

2026-03-19 22:52 UTC· KAUS → KDFW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A319

DAL9961 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KAUS to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-03-19. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 17C at 22:52 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL273, turnaround area near Valley Mills, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17C
  • 562 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDFW 251253Z 11005KT 10SM BKN250 22/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02220139

Flight context

  • DAL9961
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A319
  • KAUS → KDFW
  • 2026-03-19 22:52 UTC
  • KDFW runway 17C

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:52:16 UTC · KDFW runway 17C · 562 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:52:16 UTC · KDFW runway 17C · 562 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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