Return to field — 8L8

YSBK · 29C

2026-07-28 23:09 UTC· YSBK → YSBK· RED DIAMOND AVIATION PTY LTD· SF50

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8L8 (RED Diamond Aviation Pty) had departed YSBK on 2026-07-28. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Sydney Bankstown Airport (YSBK) on runway 29C at 23:09 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL312, turnaround area near Kandos, AU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 29C
  • 31218 ft AGL at event
  • 365 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • 8L8
  • RED Diamond Aviation Pty
  • SF50
  • YSBK → YSBK
  • 2026-07-28 23:09 UTC
  • YSBK runway 29C

All events on this flight

Return to field 23:09:46 UTC · YSBK runway 29C · 31,218 ft AGL · 365 kt GS
Unstable approach 02:15:31 UTC · YSBK runway 29C · 961 ft AGL · 111 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YSBK