Return to field — ASA246

KSEA

2026-08-11 21:29 UTC· KSEA → KSEA· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B39M

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ASA246 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KSEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport) on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) at 21:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL364, turnaround area near Long Beach, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 36486 ft AGL at event
  • 495 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSEA 171953Z 28006KT 10SM FEW250 20/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02000122 $

Flight context

  • ASA246
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B39M
  • KSEA → KSEA
  • 2026-08-11 21:29 UTC
  • KSEA

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