Return to field — ATAC81

KLUF · 21L

2026-02-10 20:50 UTC· KLUF KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

ATAC81 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-02-10. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21L at 20:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL393, turnaround area near Ajo, US. Approach stability score: 44/100. Scores below 50 occur on under 10% of approaches at this runway and indicate the v2 scorer flagged the approach as highly anomalous (three or more gates exceeded the runway's P90 envelope simultaneously). METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21L
  • 39372 ft AGL at event
  • 1014 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 44/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 180355Z 07004KT 10SM FEW200 31/18 A2997 RMK AO2A SLP134 T03110184 $

Flight context

  • ATAC81
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-02-10 20:50 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21L

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:50:41 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 39,372 ft AGL · 1014 kt GS
Return to field 20:50:41 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 39,372 ft AGL · 1014 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 21:22:22 UTC · · 39,068 ft AGL · 520 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 21:22:22 UTC · · 39,068 ft AGL · 520 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 21:22:22 UTC · · 39,068 ft AGL · 520 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 21:22:22 UTC · · 39,068 ft AGL · 520 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:12 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,175 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:12 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,175 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:12 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,175 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:12 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,175 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:11 UTC · KLUF runway 21R · 2,094 ft AGL · 178 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:45:11 UTC · KLUF runway 21R · 2,094 ft AGL · 178 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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