Return to field — PDT5851
KPHL · 082025-09-16 20:07 UTC· KPHL → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145
PDT5851 (American Airlines) was operating from KPHL to KORF (Norfolk International Airport) on 2025-09-16. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 08 at 20:07 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL208, turnaround area near Princess Anne, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 08
- 20833 ft AGL at event
- 394 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 87/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPHL 161754Z 25012KT 10SM FEW045 FEW150 FEW260 27/17 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269 T02720167 10272 20189 58019 $
Flight context
- PDT5851
- American Airlines
- E145
- KPHL → KPHL
- 2025-09-16 20:07 UTC
- KPHL runway 08
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