Return to field — JBU240

KMCO · 17R

2026-04-16 16:30 UTC· KMCO KMCO· JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP· A320

JBU240 (Jetblue Airways) was operating from KMCO to KMCO (Orlando International Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on runway 17R at 16:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL233, turnaround area near Palm Beach Shores, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 23355 ft AGL at event
  • 449 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMCO 210653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW250 24/23 A2991

Flight context

  • JBU240
  • Jetblue Airways
  • A320
  • KMCO → KMCO
  • 2026-04-16 16:30 UTC
  • KMCO runway 17R

All events on this flight

Return to field 16:30:48 UTC · KMCO runway 17R · 23,355 ft AGL · 449 kt GS
Go-around 19:52:25 UTC · KMCO runway 17L · 874 ft AGL · 174 kt GS
Go-around 19:52:25 UTC · KMCO runway 17L · 874 ft AGL · 174 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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