Return to field — ATAC11

KLUF · 03R

2026-08-31 20:07 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE COMPANY LLC· MRF1

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ATAC11 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-08-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 03R at 20:07 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Wickenburg, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 6,437 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03R
  • 37116 ft AGL at event
  • 605 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • KLUF 161955Z 09019KT 4SM TS -RA BKN060 29/22 A2993 RMK AO2A DZE1855DZB42E44RAB44 SLP119 P0003 T02850217 $

Flight context

  • ATAC11
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-08-31 20:07 UTC
  • KLUF runway 03R

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:07:17 UTC · KLUF runway 03R · 37,116 ft AGL · 605 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 21:02:55 UTC · · 37,102 ft AGL · 458 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF