Return to field — AAL2248

KCLT · 36C

2026-03-01 13:01 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL2248 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2026-03-01. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36C at 13:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL354, turnaround area near Lakeland, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 36C
  • 35439 ft AGL at event
  • 472 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • METAR KCLT 231252Z 05014G21KT 7SM -RA BKN011 OVC017 17/14 A3022 RMK AO2 RAB49 SLP244 P0000 T01670144

Flight context

  • AAL2248
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-03-01 13:01 UTC
  • KCLT runway 36C

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:01:35 UTC · KCLT runway 36C · 35,439 ft AGL · 472 kt GS
Go-around 19:09:33 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 919 ft AGL · 147 kt GS
Go-around 19:09:33 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 919 ft AGL · 147 kt GS

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