Diversion — DAL8838

KDEN · 17R

2026-01-18 11:28 UTC· KSMF → KDEN· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· B752

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DAL8838 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KSMF to KATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 11:28 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL402, turnaround area near Millard, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 5431 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 76/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 111353Z 14006KT 10SM FEW090 BKN120 BKN220 15/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP046 T01500050 $

Flight context

  • DAL8838
  • Bank of Utah
  • B752
  • KSMF → KDEN
  • 2026-01-18 11:28 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Diversion 11:28:32 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 11:28:32 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,431 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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