Return to field — SKW5072

KDEN · 34L

2026-07-26 14:15 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

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SKW5072 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KBFF (Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport) on 2026-07-26. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 34L at 14:15 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL225, turnaround area near Weld, 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 34L
  • 22560 ft AGL at event
  • 399 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 162353Z 35008KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN140 BKN220 25/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02500072 10283 20250 53010

Flight context

  • SKW5072
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-07-26 14:15 UTC
  • KDEN runway 34L

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:15:19 UTC · KDEN runway 34L · 22,560 ft AGL · 399 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:55:42 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 6,503 ft AGL · 158 kt GS

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