Return to field — ATAC1

KNKT

2026-01-08 19:27 UTC· KNKT → KNKT· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE COMPANY LLC· MRF1

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ATAC1 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KNKT on 2026-01-08. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Cherry Point MCAS /Cunningham Field/ (KNKT) at 19:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL289, turnaround area near Cape Carteret, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 28971 ft AGL at event
  • 631 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • SPECI KNKT 250206Z 01020G33KT 10SM OVC015 18/15 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 02033/0200 T01830150

Flight context

  • ATAC1
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KNKT → KNKT
  • 2026-01-08 19:27 UTC
  • KNKT

All events on this flight

Return to field 19:27:59 UTC · KNKT · 28,971 ft AGL · 631 kt GS
Go-around 20:37:22 UTC · KNKT runway 23L · 1,138 ft AGL · 262 kt GS

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