Return to field — UAL1473

KEWR · 4L

2026-03-27 14:42 UTC· KEWR → KEWR· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL1473 (United Airlines) was operating from KEWR to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-03-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on runway 4L at 14:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL319, turnaround area near Blue Point, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 4L
  • 31934 ft AGL at event
  • 519 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KEWR 211751Z 06010KT 10SM FEW030 FEW120 BKN200 BKN260 23/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02330094 10233 20167 58001 $

Flight context

  • UAL1473
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KEWR → KEWR
  • 2026-03-27 14:42 UTC
  • KEWR runway 4L

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:42:34 UTC · KEWR runway 4L · 31,934 ft AGL · 519 kt GS
Go-around 23:05:28 UTC · KEWR runway 04R · 180 ft AGL · 140 kt GS
Go-around 23:05:28 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 180 ft AGL · 140 kt GS
Go-around 23:05:28 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 180 ft AGL · 140 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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