Return to field — GLF18

KSAV · 19

2026-05-03 12:21 UTC· KSAV → KSAV· GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP· GA5C

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GLF18 (Gulfstream Aerospace) was operating from KSAV to KSAV (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport) on 2026-05-03. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) on runway 19 at 12:21 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL521, turnaround area near Dorchester, US. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 19
  • 52113 ft AGL at event
  • 640 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSAV 171853Z 06005G15KT 10SM FEW050 30/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP231 T03000183

Flight context

  • GLF18
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
  • GA5C
  • KSAV → KSAV
  • 2026-05-03 12:21 UTC
  • KSAV runway 19

All events on this flight

Return to field 12:21:08 UTC · KSAV runway 19 · 52,113 ft AGL · 640 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 13:22:10 UTC · · 44,437 ft AGL · 545 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 13:22:10 UTC · · 44,437 ft AGL · 545 kt GS

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