Return to field — UPS9506

KSDF · 17R

2025-11-18 20:19 UTC· KSDF → KSDF· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

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UPS9506 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KSDF to KSDF (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport) on 2025-11-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) on runway 17R at 20:19 UTC. Peak altitude 15,410 ft, turnaround area near Meade County, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 17R
  • 15300 ft AGL at event
  • 409 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSDF 261756Z 07006KT 10SM BKN250 24/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02390072 10239 20150 58010

Flight context

  • UPS9506
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KSDF → KSDF
  • 2025-11-18 20:19 UTC
  • KSDF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:19:17 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 15,300 ft AGL · 409 kt GS
Return to field 20:19:17 UTC · KSDF runway 17R · 15,410 ft AGL · 409 kt GS

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