Return to field — ATAC41

KLUF

2026-08-10 22:55 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE COMPANY LLC· MRF1

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ATAC41 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-08-10. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) at 22:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL248, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 24834 ft AGL at event
  • 597 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 161755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW200 35/19 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SE SLP128 T03450185 10347 20309 50006 $

Flight context

  • ATAC41
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-08-10 22:55 UTC
  • KLUF

All events on this flight

Return to field 22:55:32 UTC · KLUF · 24,834 ft AGL · 597 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:12:58 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,191 ft AGL · 196 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:12:58 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,191 ft AGL · 196 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF