Return to field — PDT6003

KCLT · 18L

2026-04-12 18:56 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

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PDT6003 (American Airlines) had departed KCLT on 2026-04-12. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L at 18:56 UTC. Peak altitude 12,384 ft, turnaround area near Marshville, 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 18L
  • 12384 ft AGL at event
  • 334 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 210852Z 00000KT 10SM BKN250 22/20 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02170200 56004 $

Flight context

  • PDT6003
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-04-12 18:56 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18L

All events on this flight

Return to field 18:56:54 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 12,384 ft AGL · 334 kt GS
Go-around 20:56:45 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 1,965 ft AGL · 130 kt GS
Go-around 20:56:45 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 1,965 ft AGL · 130 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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