Return to field — UAL727

KEWR · 4L

2026-03-15 04:06 UTC· KEWR → KEWR· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL727 (United Airlines) was operating from KEWR to KEWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on runway 4L at 04:06 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL369, turnaround area near Cooper’s Town, BS. 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)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY5/2858 2025-12-26 04:59Z – 2026-07-02 03:59Z SFC–1,000 ft

    OCHOPPEE, FL, Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

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
  • 36901 ft AGL at event
  • 506 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KEWR 221251Z 02011KT 10SM FEW050 BKN100 BKN160 BKN250 15/11 A3027 RMK AO2 RAB1158E20 SLP251 P0000 T01500106 $

Flight context

  • UAL727
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KEWR → KEWR
  • 2026-03-15 04:06 UTC
  • KEWR runway 4L

All events on this flight

Return to field 04:06:14 UTC · KEWR runway 4L · 36,901 ft AGL · 506 kt GS
Go-around 19:24:45 UTC · KEWR runway 04R · 242 ft AGL · 153 kt GS
Go-around 19:24:45 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 242 ft AGL · 153 kt GS
Go-around 19:24:45 UTC · KEWR runway 4R · 242 ft AGL · 153 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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