Return to field — N249CA

KLFT · 22R

2026-08-04 19:53 UTC· KLFT → KLFT· LAFAYETTE FLIGHT SERVICE LLC· C25A

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N249CA (Lafayette Flight Service) had departed KLFT on 2026-08-04. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT) on runway 22R at 19:53 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL319, turnaround area near Cinco Ranch, 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 22R
  • 31942 ft AGL at event
  • 400 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLFT 162053Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 34/23 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T03390233 58017

Flight context

  • N249CA
  • Lafayette Flight Service
  • C25A
  • KLFT → KLFT
  • 2026-08-04 19:53 UTC
  • KLFT runway 22R

All events on this flight

Return to field 19:53:38 UTC · KLFT runway 22R · 31,942 ft AGL · 400 kt GS
Unstable approach 23:08:39 UTC · KLFT runway 04R · 1,143 ft AGL · 160 kt GS

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