Diversion — DAL1031

KPDK · 09

2026-03-04 19:50 UTC· KATL → KPDK· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B739

DAL1031 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KDTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) on 2026-03-04. SkyMeter detected a diversion to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) on runway 09 at 19:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL361, turnaround area near Jackson, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 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
  • 5 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPDK 300253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01830133 52016

Flight context

  • DAL1031
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B739
  • KATL → KPDK
  • 2026-03-04 19:50 UTC
  • KPDK runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:50:26 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:50:26 UTC · KPDK runway 09 · 977 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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