Return to field — ACES1

KLUF · 21L

2026-07-31 14:35 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· TOP ACES CORP· F16

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ACES1 (TOP Aces) had departed KLUF on 2026-07-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21L at 14:35 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL326, turnaround area near Wickenburg, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21L
  • 32670 ft AGL at event
  • 571 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 161255Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03090179 $

Flight context

  • ACES1
  • TOP Aces
  • F16
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-07-31 14:35 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21L

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:35:06 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 32,670 ft AGL · 571 kt GS
Go-around 15:31:10 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 1,259 ft AGL · 167 kt GS

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