Return to field — AAL2742

KPHX · 26

2026-03-27 20:41 UTC· KPHX KPHX· UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE· A321

AAL2742 (UMB Bank NA) was operating from KPHX to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-03-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 26 at 20:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL303, turnaround area near Mesa Verde, 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 26
  • 30321 ft AGL at event
  • 486 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KPHX 112051Z 29009G18KT 250V320 10SM FEW120 FEW160 FEW250 42/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP079 T04170144 58023

Flight context

  • AAL2742
  • UMB Bank NA
  • A321
  • KPHX → KPHX
  • 2026-03-27 20:41 UTC
  • KPHX runway 26

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