Diversion — DAL797

KTEX · 09

2026-03-22 18:30 UTC· KATL → KTEX· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

DAL797 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KMTJ (Montrose Regional Airport) on 2026-03-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) on runway 09 at 18:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Creek, US. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09
  • 9078 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KTEX 250515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN044 BKN049 OVC055 08/07 A3041 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • DAL797
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KATL → KTEX
  • 2026-03-22 18:30 UTC
  • KTEX runway 09

All events on this flight

Diversion 18:30:07 UTC · KTEX runway 09 · 9,078 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 18:30:07 UTC · KTEX runway 09 · 9,078 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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