Return to field — ACES1
KLUF · 21R2025-10-08 17:41 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· TOP ACES CORP· F16
ACES1 (TOP Aces) had departed KLUF on 2025-10-08. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21R at 17:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL443, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 21R
- 44352 ft AGL at event
- 595 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 83/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KLUF 280955Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 26/16 A2983 RMK AO2 DZB0856E0858RAB0858E08DZB08E15 SLP085 P0000 T02550155 $
Flight context
- ACES1
- TOP Aces
- F16
- KLUF → KLUF
- 2025-10-08 17:41 UTC
- KLUF runway 21R
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