Return to field — AAL1117

KPHL · 27L

2026-08-27 12:30 UTC· KPHL → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A319

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AAL1117 (American Airlines) was operating from KPHL to KLGA (La Guardia Airport) on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27L at 12:30 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL410, turnaround area near East Moriches, 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 27L
  • 41088 ft AGL at event
  • 503 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHL 162254Z 22007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT260 27/19 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP252 T02720189 $

Flight context

  • AAL1117
  • American Airlines
  • A319
  • KPHL → KPHL
  • 2026-08-27 12:30 UTC
  • KPHL runway 27L

All events on this flight

Return to field 12:30:19 UTC · KPHL runway 27L · 41,088 ft AGL · 503 kt GS
Go-around 17:39:49 UTC · KPHL runway 27L · 743 ft AGL · 128 kt GS
Go-around 17:39:49 UTC · KPHL runway 27L · 743 ft AGL · 128 kt GS

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