Return to field — SKW3965

KDTW · 21R

2026-08-31 20:27 UTC· KDTW → KDTW· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ9

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SKW3965 (Skywest Airlines) had departed KDTW on 2026-08-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 21R at 20:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL211, turnaround area near Midland County, 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
  • 21138 ft AGL at event
  • 444 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 161753Z 06007KT 030V100 10SM BKN018 BKN090 OVC110 22/18 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP260 T02220183 10228 20206 58006

Flight context

  • SKW3965
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ9
  • KDTW → KDTW
  • 2026-08-31 20:27 UTC
  • KDTW runway 21R

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