Diversion — DAL9970
KATL · 08L2026-01-07 10:33 UTC· KSLC → KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A359
DAL9970 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KSLC to KSEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport) on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 10:33 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL418, turnaround area near Harper County, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. 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 3 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 08L
- 990 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 86/100
- 3 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KATL 141352Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02280156 $
Flight context
- DAL9970
- Delta AIR Lines
- A359
- KSLC → KATL
- 2026-01-07 10:33 UTC
- KATL runway 08L
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