Return to field — ATAC41

KLUF · 21R

2026-08-04 23:29 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

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ATAC41 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-08-04. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21R at 23:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL331, 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 21R
  • 33104 ft AGL at event
  • 623 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 161455Z 21005KT 10SM SCT080 BKN180 32/17 A2994 RMK AO2A SLP122 T03240174 52020 $

Flight context

  • ATAC41
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-08-04 23:29 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21R

All events on this flight

Return to field 23:29:26 UTC · KLUF runway 21R · 33,104 ft AGL · 623 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 23:48:24 UTC · · 28,540 ft AGL · 409 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF