Return to field — AAL2557

KJFK · 22R

2026-08-23 21:38 UTC· KJFK → KJFK· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

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AAL2557 (American Airlines) was operating from KJFK to SYCJ (Cheddi Jagan International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) on runway 22R at 21:38 UTC. Peak altitude 6,282 ft, turnaround area near North Bellmore, 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 22R
  • 6282 ft AGL at event
  • 312 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KJFK 161351Z 25010KT 10SM -RA BKN100 BKN150 BKN250 20/14 A3039 RMK AO2 RAB44 SLP290 P0000 T02000144

Flight context

  • AAL2557
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KJFK → KJFK
  • 2026-08-23 21:38 UTC
  • KJFK runway 22R

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:38:56 UTC · KJFK runway 22R · 6,282 ft AGL · 312 kt GS
Long landing rollout 23:11:32 UTC · KJFK runway 22L · 0 ft AGL · 14 kt GS
Long landing rollout 23:11:32 UTC · KJFK runway 22L · 0 ft AGL · 14 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· KJFK