Return to field — AAL2588

KAUS · 36R

2026-03-28 11:12 UTC· KAUS → KAUS· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL2588 (American Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KAUS (Austin Bergstrom International Airport) on 2026-03-28. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 36R at 11:12 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL386, turnaround area near Freeport, 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 36R
  • 38694 ft AGL at event
  • 510 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KAUS 211753Z 07007KT 10SM FEW049 FEW250 34/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP126 T03440206 10350 20239 58008 $

Flight context

  • AAL2588
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KAUS → KAUS
  • 2026-03-28 11:12 UTC
  • KAUS runway 36R

All events on this flight

Return to field 11:12:31 UTC · KAUS runway 36R · 38,694 ft AGL · 510 kt GS
Go-around 17:45:46 UTC · KAUS runway 36L · 1,155 ft AGL · 142 kt GS
Go-around 17:45:46 UTC · KAUS runway 36L · 1,155 ft AGL · 142 kt GS

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