Diversion — DAL1444

KHEF · 16L

2026-02-06 19:18 UTC· KIAD → KHEF· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A320

DAL1444 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KIAD to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-02-06. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (KHEF) on runway 16L at 19:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Thurmond, US. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 177 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KHEF 090056Z 34004KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01780067 $

Flight context

  • DAL1444
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A320
  • KIAD → KHEF
  • 2026-02-06 19:18 UTC
  • KHEF runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:18:26 UTC · KHEF runway 16L · 177 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:18:26 UTC · KHEF runway 16L · 177 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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