Return to field — N709LP

KVNY · 16R

2026-08-27 20:50 UTC· KVNY KVNY· PILGRIM AIR LLC· H25B

N709LP (Pilgrim AIR) had departed KVNY on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on runway 16R at 20:50 UTC. Peak altitude 5,365 ft, turnaround area near Chatsworth, US. Approach stability score: 64/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16R
  • 5365 ft AGL at event
  • 271 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 64/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KVNY 130851Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02170189 58007 $

Flight context

  • N709LP
  • Pilgrim AIR
  • H25B
  • KVNY → KVNY
  • 2026-08-27 20:50 UTC
  • KVNY runway 16R

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