Return to field — JST18

YMML · 09

2026-08-25 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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