Return to field — N339ZA

KIOW · 25

2026-08-11 21:49 UTC· KIOW → KIOW· STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA· L39

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N339ZA (State University of Iowa) had departed KIOW on 2026-08-11. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW) on runway 25 at 21:49 UTC. Peak altitude 11,246 ft, turnaround area near Kalona, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 25
  • 11246 ft AGL at event
  • 264 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • SPECI KIOW 170845Z AUTO 01004KT 7SM BKN007 BKN100 20/20 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NW RAB18E29 P0000 T02000200

Flight context

  • N339ZA
  • State University of Iowa
  • L39
  • KIOW → KIOW
  • 2026-08-11 21:49 UTC
  • KIOW runway 25

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