Return to field — ATAC61

KLUF · 21L

2026-07-23 23:26 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

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ATAC61 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-07-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21L at 23:26 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL324, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 14,484 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21L
  • 32403 ft AGL at event
  • 622 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 14,484 m visibility
  • KLUF 170255Z 32005KT 9SM BKN080 26/20 A2999 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT E SLP141 60000 T02630201 53012 $

Flight context

  • ATAC61
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-07-23 23:26 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21L

All events on this flight

Return to field 23:26:33 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 32,403 ft AGL · 622 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:41:06 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,159 ft AGL · 194 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF