Return to field — AAL2016

KORD

2026-05-12 12:39 UTC· KORD → KORD· BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE· B738

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AAL2016 (Bank of Utah) was operating from KORD to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-05-12. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) at 12:39 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL402, turnaround area near Whiteville, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 40235 ft AGL at event
  • 480 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • KORD 201251Z 03015KT 8SM -RA OVC007 18/17 A2995 RMK AO2 RAB1156E05B26 SLP141 P0000 T01830172 $

Flight context

  • AAL2016
  • Bank of Utah
  • B738
  • KORD → KORD
  • 2026-05-12 12:39 UTC
  • KORD

All events on this flight

Return to field 12:39:18 UTC · KORD · 40,235 ft AGL · 480 kt GS
Go-around 20:31:27 UTC · KORD runway 28C · 1,683 ft AGL · 133 kt GS
Go-around 20:31:27 UTC · KORD runway 28C · 1,683 ft AGL · 133 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KORD