Return to field — N99NG

KMLB · 27R

2025-10-20 11:24 UTC· KMLB → KMLB· NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP· GLF5

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N99NG (Northrop Grumman Systems) had departed KMLB on 2025-10-20. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) on runway 27R at 11:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL432, turnaround area near Sebastian, US. Approach stability score: 65/100. 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.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27R
  • 43290 ft AGL at event
  • 496 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 65/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMLB 181753Z 06009KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP176 T02890233 10300 20250 58013

Flight context

  • N99NG
  • Northrop Grumman Systems
  • GLF5
  • KMLB → KMLB
  • 2025-10-20 11:24 UTC
  • KMLB runway 27R

All events on this flight

Return to field 11:24:22 UTC · KMLB runway 27R · 43,290 ft AGL · 496 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 15:42:29 UTC · · 42,299 ft AGL · 401 kt GS

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