Diversion — DAL1479

KDTW · 03R

2026-02-16 15:50 UTC· KATL → KDTW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B739

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DAL1479 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KCMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) on 2026-02-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 03R at 15:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL357, turnaround area near Rowan, US. Approach stability score: 89/100. 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 6 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03R
  • 632 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 89/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 080553Z 27006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW250 14/08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01390083 10211 20139 53004

Flight context

  • DAL1479
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B739
  • KATL → KDTW
  • 2026-02-16 15:50 UTC
  • KDTW runway 03R

All events on this flight

Diversion 15:50:06 UTC · KDTW runway 03R · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:50:06 UTC · KDTW runway 03R · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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