Return to field — N516XX

KSKF · 16

2026-04-03 14:42 UTC· KSKF KSKF· RAVN GROUP INC· HAWK

N516XX (Ravn Group) had departed KSKF on 2026-04-03. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF) on runway 16 at 14:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL268, turnaround area near Dilley, US. Approach stability score: 83/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 16
  • 26829 ft AGL at event
  • 491 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 83/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSKF 172255Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 35/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03520211 $

Flight context

  • N516XX
  • Ravn Group
  • HAWK
  • KSKF → KSKF
  • 2026-04-03 14:42 UTC
  • KSKF runway 16

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:42:08 UTC · KSKF runway 16 · 26,829 ft AGL · 491 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 15:09:28 UTC · · 25,219 ft AGL · 114 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 15:09:28 UTC · · 25,219 ft AGL · 114 kt GS

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