Return to field — LNG72

KNFW · 18

2025-10-22 17:21 UTC· KNFW → KNFW· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

LNG72 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KNFW on 2025-10-22. SkyMeter detected a return to field at NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field (KNFW) on runway 18 at 17:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL395, turnaround area near Jacksboro, 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 18
  • 39537 ft AGL at event
  • 578 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KNFW 271652Z 17010G17KT 10SM SCT250 33/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03280200 $

Flight context

  • LNG72
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KNFW → KNFW
  • 2025-10-22 17:21 UTC
  • KNFW runway 18

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:21:03 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 39,537 ft AGL · 578 kt GS
Go-around 18:50:16 UTC · KNFW runway 17 · 807 ft AGL · 292 kt GS
Go-around 18:50:16 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 902 ft AGL · 292 kt GS

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