Return to field — ASA44

PANC · 33

2026-04-18 22:08 UTC· PANC → PANC· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B737

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ASA44 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from PANC to PANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) on 2026-04-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on runway 33 at 22:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL402, turnaround area near Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, 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 33
  • 40299 ft AGL at event
  • 524 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PANC 272053Z 15016G33KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 OVC090 17/08 A2972 RMK RAB35E51 SLP066 T01720083

Flight context

  • ASA44
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B737
  • PANC → PANC
  • 2026-04-18 22:08 UTC
  • PANC runway 33

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