Return to field — AAL3309

KMIA · 08R

2026-04-06 15:57 UTC· KMIA → KMIA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL3309 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to MKJS (Sangster International Airport) on 2026-04-06. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R at 15:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL348, turnaround area near Caibarién, CU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 34848 ft AGL at event
  • 479 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMIA 162253Z 06010G19KT 10SM SCT027 SCT090 BKN300 30/24 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 CB DSNT S-W-NW MOV SW T03000239 $

Flight context

  • AAL3309
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KMIA → KMIA
  • 2026-04-06 15:57 UTC
  • KMIA runway 08R

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