Diversion — DAL1426
KRDU · 05L2026-03-17 04:17 UTC· KATL → KRDU· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B739
DAL1426 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KRIC (Richmond International Airport) on 2026-03-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 05L at 04:17 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL271, turnaround area near Mooresville, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 12 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 05L
- 409 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 12 kt wind
- 11 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KRDU 261251Z 31005KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01560061
Flight context
- DAL1426
- Delta AIR Lines
- B739
- KATL → KRDU
- 2026-03-17 04:17 UTC
- KRDU runway 05L
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