Return to field — AAL2287

KDCA · 19

2026-05-04 14:47 UTC· KDCA → KDCA· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B738

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AAL2287 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KDCA to KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport) on 2026-05-04. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 19 at 14:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL385, turnaround area near Norlina, 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 19
  • 38567 ft AGL at event
  • 475 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDCA 162052Z 16009KT 10SM FEW250 28/19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP258 T02830189 56016

Flight context

  • AAL2287
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B738
  • KDCA → KDCA
  • 2026-05-04 14:47 UTC
  • KDCA runway 19

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