Return to field — VAR969

KGYR · 21

2026-08-30 22:15 UTC· KGYR KGYR· AVA· A332

VAR969 (AVA) had departed KGYR on 2026-08-30. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (KGYR) on runway 21 at 22:15 UTC. Peak altitude 9,103 ft, 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

  • Runway 21
  • 9103 ft AGL at event
  • 171 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KGYR 070347Z 29010G18KT 10SM SCT140 SCT200 BKN250 35/15 A2982 RMK LAST

Flight context

  • VAR969
  • AVA
  • A332
  • KGYR → KGYR
  • 2026-08-30 22:15 UTC
  • KGYR runway 21

All events on this flight

Return to field 22:15:11 UTC · KGYR runway 21 · 9,103 ft AGL · 171 kt GS
Unstable approach 02:15:00 UTC · KGYR runway 21 · 2,046 ft AGL · 113 kt GS

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