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DAL978

Operated by Delta Air Lines

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Departure

LAX KLAX VFR

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, US

Local time
01:09 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
125 ft
Coordinates
33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind
250° / 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,000 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KLAX 300753Z 25004KT 10SM FEW010 16/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01610128 402000150 $

TAF KLAX 300536Z 3006/3112 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM301000 12006KT P6SM OVC010 FM301700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM301900 26014KT P6SM SKC FM310300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM311000 12006KT P6SM OVC010

warning FAA Advisories

  • Closed: !LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600 (May 27 at 18:26 UTC. – May 28 at 16:00 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 214 Departures
flight_land 106 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
04:09 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
40° / 9G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
15°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 300753Z 04009G20KT 10SM FEW250 15/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01500022 $

TAF KDTW 300658Z 3007/3112 03010KT P6SM FEW250 FM301400 06010G19KT P6SM FEW250 FM310100 07005KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 48 Departures
flight_land 50 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-30 A3D122 LAX → DTW May 30, 03:25 UTCMay 30, 04:05 UTC40m - -
2026-05-29 A44031 LAX → DTW May 29, 03:05 UTCMay 29, 03:50 UTC45m - -
2026-05-28 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 28, 03:10 UTCMay 28, 03:45 UTC35m - -
2026-05-28 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 28, 03:05 UTCMay 28, 03:43 UTC38m +13m -4m
2026-05-27 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 27, 05:24 UTCMay 27, 06:04 UTC40m - -
2026-05-26 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 26, 03:35 UTCMay 26, 04:15 UTC40m - -
2026-05-25 A3F8A1 LAX → DTW May 25, 02:05 UTCMay 25, 02:45 UTC40m - -
2026-05-24 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 24, 01:55 UTCMay 24, 02:40 UTC45m - -
2026-05-23 A41144 LAX → DTW May 23, 03:15 UTCMay 23, 03:55 UTC40m - -
2026-05-23 A41144 LAX → DTW May 23, 03:13 UTCMay 23, 03:53 UTC40m +21m on time
2026-05-22 A41144 LAX → DTW May 22, 03:05 UTCMay 22, 03:40 UTC35m - -
2026-05-21 A41144 LAX → DTW May 21, 03:00 UTCMay 21, 03:40 UTC40m - -
2026-05-21 A41144 LAX → DTW May 21, 03:00 UTCMay 21, 03:38 UTC38m +8m -4m
2026-05-20 A41144 LAX → DTW May 20, 03:10 UTCMay 20, 03:50 UTC40m - -
2026-05-20 A41144 LAX → DTW May 20, 03:09 UTCMay 20, 03:53 UTC44m +17m +7m
2026-05-19 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 19, 03:35 UTCMay 19, 04:15 UTC40m - -
2026-05-18 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 18, 03:10 UTCMay 18, 03:50 UTC40m - -
2026-05-17 A3A9A3 LAX → DTW May 17, 02:20 UTCMay 17, 03:00 UTC40m - -
2026-05-16 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 16, 03:10 UTCMay 16, 03:45 UTC35m - -
2026-05-16 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 16, 03:05 UTCMay 16, 03:47 UTC42m +13m +9m
2026-05-15 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 15, 03:05 UTCMay 15, 03:50 UTC45m - -
2026-05-14 A3FC58 LAX → DTW May 14, 03:40 UTCMay 14, 04:20 UTC40m - -
2026-05-13 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 13, 03:50 UTCMay 13, 04:35 UTC45m - -
2026-05-13 A3BE8F LAX → DTW May 13, 03:47 UTCMay 13, 04:36 UTC49m +55m +22m
2026-05-12 A3D122 LAX → DTW May 12, 03:25 UTCMay 12, 04:10 UTC45m - -
2026-05-11 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 11, 03:10 UTCMay 11, 03:50 UTC40m - -
2026-05-11 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 11, 03:07 UTCMay 11, 03:48 UTC41m +15m +11m
2026-05-10 A3A5EC LAX → DTW May 10, 02:39 UTCMay 10, 03:25 UTC45m - -
2026-05-09 A3D890 LAX → DTW May 9, 03:40 UTCMay 9, 04:15 UTC35m - -
2026-05-08 A3D890 LAX → DTW May 8, 04:09 UTCMay 8, 04:54 UTC45m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
61 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+6m
On-time arrival
86% 86% on time
Aircraft used
9

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 40
April 2026 21

DAL978 frequently asked

Where does flight DAL978 fly?
DAL978 (Delta Air Lines) flies from LAX to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight DAL978?
Based on observed flights, DAL978 takes on average 41m from takeoff to landing.
How often does DAL978 fly?
DAL978 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 61 flights under this callsign.
Is flight DAL978 usually on time?
Across recent flights, DAL978 arrives with an average 6-minute delay. 86% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight DAL978?
DAL978 has been operated by 9 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track DAL978 live?
Yes. When DAL978 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.