Return to field — PDT5987

KCLT · 18L

2026-08-26 19:11 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

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PDT5987 (American Airlines) had departed KCLT on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L at 19:11 UTC. Peak altitude 12,700 ft, turnaround area near Marshville, 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 18L
  • 12700 ft AGL at event
  • 371 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 161452Z 17003KT 10SM FEW025 BKN040 BKN250 24/16 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP303 T02440161 51011

Flight context

  • PDT5987
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-08-26 19:11 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18L

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