Return to field — UPS144

VTBS · 02R

2025-12-19 00:43 UTC· VTBS VTBS· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B763

UPS144 (Wilmington Trust) had departed VTBS on 2025-12-19. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) on runway 02R at 00:43 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL423, turnaround area near Sattahip, TH. Approach stability score: 88/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02R
  • 42345 ft AGL at event
  • 507 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 88/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • VTBS 181030Z 18010KT 9999 FEW030 30/25 Q1007 NOSIG

Flight context

  • UPS144
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B763
  • VTBS → VTBS
  • 2025-12-19 00:43 UTC
  • VTBS runway 02R

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:43:38 UTC · VTBS runway 02R · 42,345 ft AGL · 507 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 13:20:47 UTC · · 33,856 ft AGL · 448 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 13:20:47 UTC · · 33,856 ft AGL · 448 kt GS

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