Return to field — UCA4274

KIAD · 30

2026-01-12 00:10 UTC· KIAD → KIAD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E45X

UCA4274 (United Airlines) had departed KIAD on 2026-01-12. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 30 at 00:10 UTC. Peak altitude 7,729 ft, turnaround area near New Baltimore, 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 30
  • 7729 ft AGL at event
  • 333 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KIAD 241452Z 35010KT 10SM BKN028 BKN250 15/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP288 T01500089 50002

Flight context

  • UCA4274
  • United Airlines
  • E45X
  • KIAD → KIAD
  • 2026-01-12 00:10 UTC
  • KIAD runway 30

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:10:10 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 7,729 ft AGL · 333 kt GS
Return to field 00:10:10 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 7,729 ft AGL · 333 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:43 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 660 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:43 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 660 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 790 ft AGL · 152 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 790 ft AGL · 152 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:43 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,559 ft AGL · 188 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:43 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,559 ft AGL · 188 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,693 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,693 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 790 ft AGL · 152 kt GS
Go-around 01:21:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 790 ft AGL · 152 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,693 ft AGL · 194 kt GS
Go-around 01:23:48 UTC · KIAD runway 30 · 2,693 ft AGL · 194 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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