Return to field — SKW6408

KDFW

2026-08-23 20:40 UTC· KDFW KDFW· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ7

SKW6408 (Skywest Airlines) had departed KDFW on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) at 20:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL384, turnaround area near Rotan, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 38482 ft AGL at event
  • 477 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDFW 161853Z 18010G19KT 10SM FEW060 36/19 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP199 T03610194

Flight context

  • SKW6408
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ7
  • KDFW → KDFW
  • 2026-08-23 20:40 UTC
  • KDFW

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