Return to field — N503XX

KSKF · 16

2026-07-03 02:59 UTC· KSKF KSKF· RAVN GROUP INC· HAWK

N503XX (Ravn Group) had departed KSKF on 2026-07-03. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF) on runway 16 at 02:59 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL310, turnaround area near Batesville, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 16
  • 31014 ft AGL at event
  • 443 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSKF 162255Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM FEW075 37/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03700180 $

Flight context

  • N503XX
  • Ravn Group
  • HAWK
  • KSKF → KSKF
  • 2026-07-03 02:59 UTC
  • KSKF runway 16

All events on this flight

Return to field 02:59:50 UTC · KSKF runway 16 · 31,014 ft AGL · 443 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 04:01:00 UTC · · 27,693 ft AGL · 388 kt GS

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