Diversion — DAL8959

KDTW · 03R

2026-01-26 04:50 UTC· KBFI → KDTW· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· B752

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DAL8959 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KBFI to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-01-26. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 03R at 04:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Meade County, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 7 kt wind, 7 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 87/100
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 101353Z 11004KT 10SM SCT100 BKN160 OVC250 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250 T01720128 $

Flight context

  • DAL8959
  • Bank of Utah
  • B752
  • KBFI → KDTW
  • 2026-01-26 04:50 UTC
  • KDTW runway 03R

All events on this flight

Diversion 04:50:51 UTC · KDTW runway 03R · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 04:50:51 UTC · KDTW runway 03R · 632 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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