Return to field — ASH4024

KIAH · 15R

2026-04-22 17:11 UTC· KIAH KIAH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E75L

ASH4024 (United Airlines) had departed KIAH on 2026-04-22. SkyMeter detected a return to field at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 15R at 17:11 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL285, turnaround area near Hempstead, US. Approach stability score: 93/100. 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 15R
  • 28591 ft AGL at event
  • 425 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 93/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 171853Z 09010KT 10SM SCT025 OVC250 31/24 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP207 CB AND SHRA DSNT S MOVG W T03060244

Flight context

  • ASH4024
  • United Airlines
  • E75L
  • KIAH → KIAH
  • 2026-04-22 17:11 UTC
  • KIAH runway 15R

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:11:11 UTC · KIAH runway 15R · 28,591 ft AGL · 425 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 17:26:07 UTC · · 28,151 ft AGL · 368 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 17:26:07 UTC · · 28,151 ft AGL · 368 kt GS

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