Diversion — DAL2972

KDSM · 5

2026-03-21 17:38 UTC· KDFW → KDSM· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· BCS1

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DAL2972 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KDFW to KMSP (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on runway 5 at 17:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL384, turnaround area near Erie, 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 14 kt wind, 11 kt crosswind component, 8,047 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 5
  • 935 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 14 kt wind
  • 11 kt crosswind component
  • 8,047 m visibility
  • METAR KDSM 251554Z 10005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC003 16/16 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP253 P0003 T01610156

Flight context

  • DAL2972
  • Bank of Utah
  • BCS1
  • KDFW → KDSM
  • 2026-03-21 17:38 UTC
  • KDSM runway 5

All events on this flight

Diversion 17:38:29 UTC · KDSM runway 5 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 17:38:29 UTC · KDSM runway 05 · 935 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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