Diversion — DAL1260

KDEN · 16L

2026-03-21 21:02 UTC· KMSP → KDEN· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A319

DAL1260 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KMSP to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L at 21:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL392, turnaround area near Thedford, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 3 kt wind, 1,609 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16L
  • 5351 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 1,609 m visibility
  • SPECI KDEN 251307Z 16006KT 1SM R35L/1400V2000FT BR FEW001 SCT140 BKN220 11/11 A3019 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 2 T01060106

Flight context

  • DAL1260
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A319
  • KMSP → KDEN
  • 2026-03-21 21:02 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16L

All events on this flight

Diversion 21:02:41 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:02:41 UTC · KDEN runway 16L · 5,351 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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