Return to field — N403AX

KPHF · 07

2026-04-15 13:04 UTC· KPHF KPHF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· KFIR

N403AX (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KPHF on 2026-04-15. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (KPHF) on runway 07 at 13:04 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL222, turnaround area near Exmore, US. Approach stability score: 73/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 07
  • 22215 ft AGL at event
  • 569 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 73/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHF 210654Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02390211

Flight context

  • N403AX
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • KFIR
  • KPHF → KPHF
  • 2026-04-15 13:04 UTC
  • KPHF runway 07

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:04:06 UTC · KPHF runway 07 · 22,215 ft AGL · 569 kt GS
Go-around 13:58:39 UTC · KPHF runway 25 · 406 ft AGL · 265 kt GS
Go-around 13:58:36 UTC · KPHF runway 25 · 226 ft AGL · 231 kt GS
Go-around 13:58:39 UTC · KPHF runway 25 · 406 ft AGL · 265 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KPHF