Return to field — SKW5224

KDEN · 17L

2026-04-16 19:38 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

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SKW5224 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDRO (Durango La Plata County Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 19:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL266, turnaround area near Buena Vista, 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 17L
  • 26624 ft AGL at event
  • 505 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 170453Z 23010KT 10SM FEW065 SCT100 BKN120 OVC220 21/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02110106

Flight context

  • SKW5224
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-04-16 19:38 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

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