Diversion — DAL1679

KRSW · 06

2026-08-30 21:37 UTC· KCVG KRSW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B738

DAL1679 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KCVG to KTPA (Tampa International Airport) on 2026-08-30. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) on runway 06 at 21:37 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Gordon, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/6989 2026-08-27 21:00Z – 2026-09-02 21:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Asheville, NC, Thursday, August 27, 2026 through Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Local

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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 06
  • 30 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KRSW 160353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02610233

Flight context

  • DAL1679
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B738
  • KCVG → KRSW
  • 2026-08-30 21:37 UTC
  • KRSW runway 06

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