Return to field — UAL1127

KDEN · 17L

2026-03-12 13:42 UTC· KDEN KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1127 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KSNA (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) on 2026-03-12. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 13:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Edgewood, 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 17L
  • 39483 ft AGL at event
  • 486 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 221253Z 28007KT 10SM FEW180 FEW220 12/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01170089

Flight context

  • UAL1127
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-03-12 13:42 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:42:36 UTC · KDEN runway 17L · 39,483 ft AGL · 486 kt GS
Return to field 13:42:36 UTC · KDEN runway 17L · 39,483 ft AGL · 486 kt GS
Go-around 20:53:36 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 5,581 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 20:53:36 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 5,581 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 20:53:36 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 5,581 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 20:53:36 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 5,581 ft AGL · 159 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN