Return to field — UAL4205

KTPA · 19L

2026-08-25 21:03 UTC· KTPA → KTPA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL4205 (United Airlines) was operating from KTPA to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-08-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19L at 21:03 UTC. Peak altitude 15,900 ft, turnaround area near Dixie, US. Approach stability score: 64/100. 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 19L
  • 15900 ft AGL at event
  • 370 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 64/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 161253Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW032 SCT080 BKN250 27/23 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02670233

Flight context

  • UAL4205
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KTPA → KTPA
  • 2026-08-25 21:03 UTC
  • KTPA runway 19L

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