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DAL1278

Operated by Delta Air Lines

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Departure

MSP KMSP VFR

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Minneapolis, US

Local time
18:16 CDT
Timezone
America/Chicago
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
841 ft
Coordinates
44.8801, -93.2217

cloud Weather

Wind
190° / 6 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Ceiling
BKN 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
26°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T22:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KMSP 282253Z 19006KT 8SM BKN250 26/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02610139

TAF KMSP 282100Z 2821/2924 23007KT P6SM BKN150 FM290100 17006KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2911/2914 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM291500 15012G20KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 137 Departures
flight_land 176 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
19:16 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
170° / 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 7,000 ft, SCT 13,000 ft, BKN 23,000 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T22:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 282253Z 17009KT 10SM FEW070 SCT130 BKN230 23/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02280144

TAF KDTW 282016Z 2820/2924 17008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 FM290100 18003KT P6SM SKC FM290900 23004KT P6SM BKN250 FM291500 22009KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 94 Departures
flight_land 121 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-25 A4200D MSP → DTW Jul 25, 21:15 UTCJul 25, 22:55 UTC1h 40m - -
2026-07-25 A4200D MSP → DTW Jul 25, 18:10 UTCJul 25, 20:05 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-18 AD9293 MSP → DTW Jul 18, 21:20 UTCJul 18, 23:40 UTC2h 20m - -
2026-07-18 AD9293 MSP → DTW Jul 18, 21:16 UTCJul 18, 23:32 UTC2h 16m +16m +39m
2026-07-18 AD9293 MSP → DTW Jul 18, 18:10 UTCJul 18, 20:05 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-07-11 AC4CD4 - Jul 11, 23:35 UTCJul 11, 23:40 UTC5m - -
2026-07-11 AC4CD4 - Jul 11, 21:20 UTCJul 11, 23:40 UTC2h 20m - -
2026-07-11 AC4CD4 OMA → ATL Jul 11, 21:17 UTCJul 11, 23:18 UTC2h 1m +17m -1m
2026-07-11 AC4CD4 - Jul 11, 18:15 UTCJul 11, 20:20 UTC2h 5m - -
2026-07-04 AD072A - Jul 4, 21:10 UTCJul 4, 23:35 UTC2h 25m - -
2026-07-04 AD072A - Jul 4, 17:55 UTCJul 4, 19:45 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-27 ADAEED - Jun 27, 21:10 UTCJun 27, 22:55 UTC1h 45m - -
2026-06-27 ADAEED - Jun 27, 18:04 UTCJun 27, 19:59 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-20 ACF0E0 MSP → DTW Jun 20, 21:50 UTCJun 20, 23:33 UTC1h 43m -10m +3m
2026-06-20 ACF0E0 MSP → DTW Jun 20, 17:49 UTCJun 20, 17:59 UTC10m - -
2026-06-13 AD4395 MSP → DTW Jun 13, 22:05 UTCJun 13, 23:55 UTC1h 50m - -
2026-06-13 AD4395 MSP → DTW Jun 13, 17:55 UTCJun 13, 19:50 UTC1h 55m - -
2026-06-06 ADF06D MSP → DTW Jun 6, 22:15 UTCJun 6, 23:00 UTC45m - -
2026-06-06 ADF06D MSP → DTW Jun 6, 20:05 UTCJun 6, 20:45 UTC40m - -
2026-06-05 AC491D MSP → DTW Jun 5, 22:25 UTCJun 5, 23:10 UTC45m - -
2026-06-05 AC491D MSP → DTW Jun 5, 20:05 UTCJun 5, 20:50 UTC45m - -
2026-06-04 ADBDC9 MSP → DTW Jun 4, 22:25 UTCJun 4, 23:05 UTC40m - -
2026-06-04 ADBDC9 MSP → DTW Jun 4, 20:05 UTCJun 4, 20:45 UTC40m - -
2026-06-03 ADAEED MSP → DTW Jun 3, 22:25 UTCJun 3, 23:05 UTC40m - -
2026-06-03 ADAEED MSP → DTW Jun 3, 20:00 UTCJun 3, 20:40 UTC40m - -
2026-06-02 ADD66C MSP → DTW Jun 2, 22:30 UTCJun 2, 23:10 UTC40m - -
2026-06-02 ADD66C MSP → DTW Jun 2, 20:05 UTCJun 2, 20:50 UTC45m - -
2026-06-01 ADAB36 MSP → DTW Jun 1, 22:25 UTCJun 1, 23:20 UTC55m - -
2026-06-01 ADAB36 MSP → DTW Jun 1, 20:20 UTCJun 1, 21:00 UTC40m - -
2026-05-31 AD1C16 MSP → DTW May 31, 22:25 UTCMay 31, 23:20 UTC55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
141 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+14m
On-time arrival
67% 67% on time
Aircraft used
13

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 11
June 2026 18
May 2026 72
April 2026 40

DAL1278 frequently asked

Where does flight DAL1278 fly?
DAL1278 (Delta Air Lines) flies from MSP to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight DAL1278?
Based on observed flights, DAL1278 takes on average 1h 19m from takeoff to landing.
How often does DAL1278 fly?
DAL1278 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 141 flights under this callsign.
Is flight DAL1278 usually on time?
Across recent flights, DAL1278 arrives with an average 14-minute delay. 67% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight DAL1278?
DAL1278 has been operated by 13 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track DAL1278 live?
Yes. When DAL1278 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.