Return to field — AAL1701

KABQ

2026-04-02 04:26 UTC· KABQ KABQ· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

AAL1701 (American Airlines) was operating from KABQ to KPHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) at 04:26 UTC. Peak altitude 9,000 ft, turnaround area near South Valley, US. Approach stability score: 70/100. 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

  • 9000 ft AGL at event
  • 182 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 70/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KABQ 161852Z 11004KT 10SM FEW006 FEW030 OVC080 20/17 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP212 MTN TOPS OBSC NE AND SE T02000167

Flight context

  • AAL1701
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KABQ → KABQ
  • 2026-04-02 04:26 UTC
  • KABQ

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