Return to field — PDT5920

KPHL · 27L

2025-12-06 15:24 UTC· KPHL → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

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PDT5920 (American Airlines) had departed KPHL on 2025-12-06. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27L at 15:24 UTC. Peak altitude 12,049 ft, turnaround area near Fairton, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27L
  • 12049 ft AGL at event
  • 353 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPHL 251154Z 02017G24KT 10SM FEW130 BKN250 BKN350 16/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 VIRGA T01560061 10156 20144 56006 $

Flight context

  • PDT5920
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KPHL → KPHL
  • 2025-12-06 15:24 UTC
  • KPHL runway 27L

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:24:41 UTC · KPHL runway 27L · 12,049 ft AGL · 353 kt GS
Go-around 16:34:07 UTC · KPHL runway 27R · 1,406 ft AGL · 154 kt GS

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