Return to field — PDT6043
KCLT · 36R2026-09-25 19:58 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145
PDT6043 (American Airlines) had departed KCLT on 2026-09-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36R at 19:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL210, turnaround area near Maxton, 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 36R
- 21011 ft AGL at event
- 419 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KCLT 251252Z 34008KT 10SM FEW200 FEW250 13/09 A3016 RMK SLP225 T01330089
Flight context
- PDT6043
- American Airlines
- E145
- KCLT → KCLT
- 2026-09-25 19:58 UTC
- KCLT runway 36R
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