Return to field — AAL1511

KJFK · 31L

2026-01-24 15:58 UTC· KJFK KJFK· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B738

AAL1511 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KJFK to MRLB (Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport) on 2026-01-24. SkyMeter detected a return to field at John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) on runway 31L at 15:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL230, turnaround area near Spring Lake, US. Approach stability score: 68/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31L
  • 23012 ft AGL at event
  • 400 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 68/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KJFK 161551Z 22008KT 10SM FEW080 SCT160 BKN250 23/15 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP283 T02280150

Flight context

  • AAL1511
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B738
  • KJFK → KJFK
  • 2026-01-24 15:58 UTC
  • KJFK runway 31L

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:58:23 UTC · KJFK runway 31L · 23,012 ft AGL · 400 kt GS
Return to field 15:58:23 UTC · KJFK runway 31L · 23,012 ft AGL · 400 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 16:16:04 UTC · · 22,942 ft AGL · 322 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 16:16:04 UTC · · 22,942 ft AGL · 322 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 16:16:04 UTC · · 22,942 ft AGL · 322 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 16:16:04 UTC · · 22,942 ft AGL · 322 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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