Diversion — DAL1353

KPDK · 09

2026-01-21 20:52 UTC· KATL → KPDK· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

DAL1353 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) on 2026-01-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 09 at 20:52 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL353, turnaround area near Bristol, US. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 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
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPDK 112353Z 28006KT 10SM SCT017 OVC029 18/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01830156 10200 20183 51007 $

Flight context

  • DAL1353
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KATL → KPDK
  • 2026-01-21 20:52 UTC
  • KPDK runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 20:52:36 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:52:36 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:52:36 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:52:36 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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