Return to field — ASA106

KSEA

2026-04-01 19:03 UTC· KSEA KSEA· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B39M

ASA106 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KSEA to PAFA (Fairbanks International Airport) on 2026-04-01. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) at 19:03 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL326, turnaround area near Sitka, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 32627 ft AGL at event
  • 480 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSEA 171853Z 28008KT 10SM FEW250 19/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01940128 $

Flight context

  • ASA106
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B39M
  • KSEA → KSEA
  • 2026-04-01 19:03 UTC
  • KSEA

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