Return to field — UAL296

KDEN · 17L

2026-03-21 16:00 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL296 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-03-21. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 16:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL387, turnaround area near Fort Sumner, 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 17L
  • 38779 ft AGL at event
  • 477 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 221253Z 28007KT 10SM FEW180 FEW220 12/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01170089

Flight context

  • UAL296
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-03-21 16:00 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

All events on this flight

Return to field 16:00:20 UTC · KDEN runway 17L · 38,779 ft AGL · 477 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:39 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,482 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:42 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,545 ft AGL · 175 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:42 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 5,545 ft AGL · 175 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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