Return to field — VAR789

KGYR · 21

2026-06-20 16:22 UTC· KGYR → KGYR· PIPER AIRCRAFT INC· A320

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VAR789 (Piper Aircraft) had departed KGYR on 2026-06-20. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (KGYR) on runway 21 at 16:22 UTC. Peak altitude 8,007 ft, turnaround area near Citrus Park, US. Approach stability score: 54/100. 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 21
  • 8007 ft AGL at event
  • 152 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 54/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KGYR 162247Z 05012KT 10SM SCT040 BKN080 OVC150 27/21 A2998

Flight context

  • VAR789
  • Piper Aircraft
  • A320
  • KGYR → KGYR
  • 2026-06-20 16:22 UTC
  • KGYR runway 21

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