Return to field — SKW5245

KDEN

2026-09-25 21:02 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

SKW5245 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDEN (Denver International Airport) on 2026-09-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) at 21:02 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL281, turnaround area near Larimer, US. Approach stability score: 69/100. 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, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/3059 2026-09-15 15:00Z – 2026-09-28 02:00Z SFC–12,500 ft

    22NM NW FORT COLLINS, CO, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 through Monday, September 28, 2026 UTC

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • 28185 ft AGL at event
  • 443 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 69/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 261253Z 22009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW220 13/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01280050

Flight context

  • SKW5245
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-09-25 21:02 UTC
  • KDEN

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