Return to field — N217AX

KPSP

2026-06-29 20:58 UTC· KPSP → KPSP· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· L39

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N217AX (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KPSP on 2026-06-29. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) at 20:58 UTC. Peak altitude 12,696 ft, turnaround area near Joshua Tree, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 12696 ft AGL at event
  • 267 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPSP 080853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/11 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02890106 56004 $

Flight context

  • N217AX
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • L39
  • KPSP → KPSP
  • 2026-06-29 20:58 UTC
  • KPSP

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:58:52 UTC · KPSP · 12,696 ft AGL · 267 kt GS
Unstable approach 05:51:01 UTC · KPSP runway 13L · 1,580 ft AGL · 153 kt GS

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