Return to field — VTS881

PANC · 07R

2026-08-31 20:41 UTC· PANC PANC· ARCTIC ONE LLC· MD83

VTS881 (Arctic ONE) was operating from PANC to PANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) on 2026-08-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on runway 07R at 20:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL327, turnaround area near Bethel Census Area, US. Approach stability score: 88/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07R
  • 32770 ft AGL at event
  • 527 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PANC 071053Z 33004KT 10SM -RA FEW060 OVC080 12/11 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP095 P0003 T01170111

Flight context

  • VTS881
  • Arctic ONE
  • MD83
  • PANC → PANC
  • 2026-08-31 20:41 UTC
  • PANC runway 07R

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