Return to field — SKW5060
KIAH · 15L2026-08-26 17:49 UTC· KIAH → KIAH· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2
SKW5060 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KMEI (Key Field) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a return to field at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 15L at 17:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Mamou, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 15L
- 34116 ft AGL at event
- 455 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 90/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KIAH 161853Z 07008G15KT 10SM SCT045 BKN250 33/23 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP210 T03330233
Flight context
- SKW5060
- Skywest Airlines
- CRJ2
- KIAH → KIAH
- 2026-08-26 17:49 UTC
- KIAH runway 15L
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