Return to field — ACES2

KLUF

2026-04-23 04:22 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· TOP ACES CORP· F16

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ACES2 (TOP Aces) had departed KLUF on 2026-04-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) at 04:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL466, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 46647 ft AGL at event
  • 612 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 171955Z 07009KT 10SM BKN040 32/20 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP152 T03170200 $

Flight context

  • ACES2
  • TOP Aces
  • F16
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-04-23 04:22 UTC
  • KLUF

All events on this flight

Return to field 04:22:31 UTC · KLUF · 46,647 ft AGL · 612 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 05:14:43 UTC · · 39,342 ft AGL · 347 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 05:14:43 UTC · · 39,342 ft AGL · 347 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF