Return to field — SPA709

KCOS · 17R

2026-04-05 14:57 UTC· KCOS → KCOS· SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES INC· B735

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SPA709 (Sierra Pacific Airlines) was operating from KCOS to KBIF (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)) on 2026-04-05. SkyMeter detected a return to field at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on runway 17R at 14:57 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL371, turnaround area near Santa Fe County, 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 17R
  • 37103 ft AGL at event
  • 445 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCOS 162254Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 BKN220 26/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP186 CB DSNT N MOV NE T02560083 $

Flight context

  • SPA709
  • Sierra Pacific Airlines
  • B735
  • KCOS → KCOS
  • 2026-04-05 14:57 UTC
  • KCOS runway 17R

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