Return to field — AAL1781

KMIA · 08R

2026-03-25 14:39 UTC· KMIA → KMIA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1781 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-03-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R at 14:39 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL395, turnaround area near Alice Town, BS. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 39519 ft AGL at event
  • 510 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMIA 211753Z 18006KT 10SM -RA SCT034 BKN044 BKN110 BKN250 28/24 A2991 RMK AO2 RAB11 SLP128 P0000 60000 T02830239 10311 20256 58005 $

Flight context

  • AAL1781
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KMIA → KMIA
  • 2026-03-25 14:39 UTC
  • KMIA runway 08R

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:39:31 UTC · KMIA runway 08R · 39,519 ft AGL · 510 kt GS
Go-around 19:31:04 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 895 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 19:31:04 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 895 ft AGL · 172 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· KMIA