Return to field — N280AF

KCSG · 24

2026-06-29 17:38 UTC· KCSG KCSG· AFLAC INC· G280

N280AF (Aflac) had departed KCSG on 2026-06-29. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Columbus Metropolitan Airport (KCSG) on runway 24 at 17:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL474, turnaround area near Auburn, US. Approach stability score: 76/100. 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 24
  • 47463 ft AGL at event
  • 501 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 76/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCSG 170951Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP243 T02170178

Flight context

  • N280AF
  • Aflac
  • G280
  • KCSG → KCSG
  • 2026-06-29 17:38 UTC
  • KCSG runway 24

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:38:21 UTC · KCSG runway 24 · 47,463 ft AGL · 501 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 18:20:46 UTC · · 39,013 ft AGL · 468 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 18:20:47 UTC · · 38,941 ft AGL · 468 kt GS

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