Return to field — JST18
YMML · 092026-08-25 22:10 UTC· YMML → YMML· JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED· B788
JST18 (Jetstar Airways Pty) was operating from YMML to RJAA (Narita International Airport) on 2026-08-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Melbourne International Airport (YMML) on runway 09 at 22:10 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL435, turnaround area near Southern Mallee, AU. Approach stability score: 67/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 09
- 43527 ft AGL at event
- 534 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 67/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 9,994 m visibility
- YMML 170330Z AUTO 22007KT 180V250 9999 // NCD 15/04 Q1032
Flight context
- JST18
- Jetstar Airways Pty
- B788
- YMML → YMML
- 2026-08-25 22:10 UTC
- YMML runway 09
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