Return to field — EMB156

KMLB · 27R

2026-08-28 13:29 UTC· KMLB KMLB· EMBRAER S.A.· E550

EMB156 (Embraer S.A.) was operating from KMLB to KMLB (Melbourne International Airport) on 2026-08-28. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) on runway 27R at 13:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL454, turnaround area near Sewall's Point, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 4,828 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27R
  • 45400 ft AGL at event
  • 461 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 4,828 m visibility
  • KMLB 161953Z 01011KT 3SM RA BR FEW011 BKN048 OVC080 26/24 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB1857 SLP209 P0002 T02610244

Flight context

  • EMB156
  • Embraer S.A.
  • E550
  • KMLB → KMLB
  • 2026-08-28 13:29 UTC
  • KMLB runway 27R

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:29:32 UTC · KMLB runway 27R · 45,400 ft AGL · 461 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 14:29:06 UTC · · 40,195 ft AGL · 438 kt GS

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