Return to field — DAL616

KJFK · 04L

2026-02-15 14:16 UTC· KJFK KJFK· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A319

DAL616 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KJFK to KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport) on 2026-02-15. SkyMeter detected a return to field at John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) on runway 04L at 14:16 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL379, turnaround area near Amagansett, 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 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 37931 ft AGL at event
  • 544 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KJFK 180551Z 22007KT 10SM BKN034 OVC110 23/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 60000 T02280206 10239 20228 58015

Flight context

  • DAL616
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A319
  • KJFK → KJFK
  • 2026-02-15 14:16 UTC
  • KJFK runway 04L

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:16:26 UTC · KJFK runway 04L · 37,931 ft AGL · 544 kt GS
Return to field 14:16:26 UTC · KJFK runway 04L · 37,931 ft AGL · 544 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 19:14:36 UTC · · 31,818 ft AGL · 340 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 19:14:36 UTC · · 31,818 ft AGL · 340 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 19:14:36 UTC · · 31,818 ft AGL · 340 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 19:14:36 UTC · · 31,818 ft AGL · 340 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· KJFK