Return to field — RPA4421

KDCA · 15

2026-04-14 19:02 UTC· KDCA KDCA· REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC· E75L

RPA4421 (Republic Airways) had departed KDCA on 2026-04-14. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 15 at 19:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL377, turnaround area near White, 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 15
  • 37792 ft AGL at event
  • 491 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDCA 162152Z 17008KT 10SM FEW035 FEW250 28/19 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP254 CB DSNT NW MOV SE T02780194

Flight context

  • RPA4421
  • Republic Airways
  • E75L
  • KDCA → KDCA
  • 2026-04-14 19:02 UTC
  • KDCA runway 15

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