Return to field — ATAC61

KLUF

2026-07-20 23:13 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

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ATAC61 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-07-20. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) at 23:13 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL300, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 30000 ft AGL at event
  • 546 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KLUF 261055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02500150 $

Flight context

  • ATAC61
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-07-20 23:13 UTC
  • KLUF

All events on this flight

Return to field 23:13:48 UTC · KLUF · 30,000 ft AGL · 546 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:35:47 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,211 ft AGL · 211 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KLUF