Return to field — GLF41

KVNY · 34L

2025-10-29 00:00 UTC· KVNY → KVNY· MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC· GLF5

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GLF41 (Merck Sharp & Dohme) was operating from KVNY to KSAV (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport) on 2025-10-29. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) on runway 34L at 00:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL528, turnaround area near Channel Islands Beach, US. Approach stability score: 60/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 34L
  • 52835 ft AGL at event
  • 501 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 60/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KVNY 181651Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02110144 $

Flight context

  • GLF41
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • GLF5
  • KVNY → KVNY
  • 2025-10-29 00:00 UTC
  • KVNY runway 34L

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:00:00 UTC · KVNY runway 34L · 52,835 ft AGL · 501 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 00:23:32 UTC · · 40,083 ft AGL · 459 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 00:23:32 UTC · · 40,083 ft AGL · 459 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· KVNY