Diversion — DAL2179
KFTY · 092026-02-26 18:47 UTC· KATL → KFTY· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B739
DAL2179 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KCHS (Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport) on 2026-02-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) on runway 09 at 18:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL234, turnaround area near Harlem, 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 9 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 09
- 810 ft AGL at event
- 120 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 9 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KFTY 021653Z 00000KT 10SM OVC019 26/21 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02610211
Flight context
- DAL2179
- Delta AIR Lines
- B739
- KATL → KFTY
- 2026-02-26 18:47 UTC
- KFTY runway 09
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