Return to field — AAL1706

KMCO

2025-11-16 10:29 UTC· KMCO → KMCO· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL1706 (American Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2025-11-16. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Orlando International Airport (KMCO) at 10:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Bolivia, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 36024 ft AGL at event
  • 493 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMCO 261253Z 33005KT 10SM FEW250 22/17 A2998

Flight context

  • AAL1706
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KMCO → KMCO
  • 2025-11-16 10:29 UTC
  • KMCO

All events on this flight

Return to field 10:29:55 UTC · KMCO · 36,024 ft AGL · 493 kt GS
Go-around 13:19:47 UTC · KMCO runway 17R · 775 ft AGL · 135 kt GS

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