Return to field — OKC942

KPWA · 35L

2026-08-17 15:36 UTC· KPWA KPWA· THUNDER WINGS AND AIRCRAFT SALES LLC· LJ45

OKC942 (Thunder Wings and Aircraft Sales) had departed KPWA on 2026-08-17. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) on runway 35L at 15:36 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL435, turnaround area near Potter, 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 35L
  • 43501 ft AGL at event
  • 480 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPWA 161453Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP193 T03110189 51011

Flight context

  • OKC942
  • Thunder Wings and Aircraft Sales
  • LJ45
  • KPWA → KPWA
  • 2026-08-17 15:36 UTC
  • KPWA runway 35L

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:36:29 UTC · KPWA runway 35L · 43,501 ft AGL · 480 kt GS
Unstable approach 19:36:34 UTC · KPWA runway 35R · 2,390 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Unstable approach 19:36:34 UTC · KPWA runway 35R · 2,390 ft AGL · 144 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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