Return to field — ACES2

KLUF · 21R

2026-05-27 22:56 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· TOP ACES CORP· F16

ACES2 (TOP Aces) had departed KLUF on 2026-05-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21R at 22:56 UTC. Peak altitude 17,336 ft, turnaround area near Gila Bend, 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 21R
  • 17336 ft AGL at event
  • 520 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 101655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02230073 $

Flight context

  • ACES2
  • TOP Aces
  • F16
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-05-27 22:56 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21R

All events on this flight

Return to field 22:56:28 UTC · KLUF runway 21R · 17,336 ft AGL · 520 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:16:52 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,221 ft AGL · 225 kt GS
Unstable approach 00:16:52 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,221 ft AGL · 225 kt GS

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