Return to field — UAL296

KDEN · 34L

2026-06-25 15:45 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL296 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-06-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 34L at 15:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Mosquero, 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 34L
  • 39352 ft AGL at event
  • 471 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 171953Z 25007KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 BKN200 26/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02610100

Flight context

  • UAL296
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-06-25 15:45 UTC
  • KDEN runway 34L

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:45:33 UTC · KDEN runway 34L · 39,352 ft AGL · 471 kt GS
Go-around 22:56:39 UTC · KDEN runway 35L · 5,559 ft AGL · 177 kt GS

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