Return to field — DAL2879

KATL · 26L

2026-08-25 21:15 UTC· KATL → KATL· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

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DAL2879 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KATL to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-08-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 26L at 21:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL401, turnaround area near Brandenburg, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 26L
  • 40100 ft AGL at event
  • 467 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 160952Z 12005KT 10SM FEW014 BKN039 23/22 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP255 T02330217 $

Flight context

  • DAL2879
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KATL → KATL
  • 2026-08-25 21:15 UTC
  • KATL runway 26L

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