Return to field — UAL1601

KIAH · 15L

2026-04-10 17:14 UTC· KIAH → KIAH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL1601 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-04-10. SkyMeter detected a return to field at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 15L at 17:14 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL406, turnaround area near West Des Moines, 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 15L
  • 40619 ft AGL at event
  • 507 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 210953Z 00000KT 10SM FEW025 OVC250 26/24 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02560244

Flight context

  • UAL1601
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KIAH → KIAH
  • 2026-04-10 17:14 UTC
  • KIAH runway 15L

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:14:18 UTC · KIAH runway 15L · 40,619 ft AGL · 507 kt GS
Go-around 22:49:01 UTC · KIAH runway 08L · 1,001 ft AGL · 142 kt GS
Go-around 22:49:01 UTC · KIAH runway 08L · 1,001 ft AGL · 142 kt GS

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