Diversion — DAL2718

K66Y · 18

2026-08-22 20:15 UTC· KATL K66Y· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B712

DAL2718 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KGPT (Gulfport Biloxi International Airport) on 2026-08-22. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Diamondhead Airport (K66Y) on runway 18 at 20:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL319, turnaround area near Georgiana, US. METAR at the time reported 1 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18
  • 0 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 1 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • DAL2718
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B712
  • KATL → K66Y
  • 2026-08-22 20:15 UTC
  • K66Y runway 18

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· K66Y