Diversion — DAL685

KLAX · 06L

2026-01-06 11:04 UTC· KJFK → KLAX· DELTA AIR LINES INC, DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS· A21N

▶ Replay 📊 Analyse

DAL685 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KJFK to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-01-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 06L at 11:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL345, turnaround area near Saint Marys, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. 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 4 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06L
  • 117 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 4 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAX 141853Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02611017 $

Flight context

  • DAL685
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A21N
  • KJFK → KLAX
  • 2026-01-06 11:04 UTC
  • KLAX runway 06L

All events on this flight

Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 06L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 06L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:04:47 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLAX