Return to field — ATAC21

KNTD · 21

2026-05-19 02:46 UTC· KNTD → KNTD· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE COMPANY LLC· MRF1

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ATAC21 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KNTD on 2026-05-19. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (KNTD) on runway 21 at 02:46 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL333, turnaround area near Coronado, US. Approach stability score: 84/100. 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, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/1359 2026-05-18 20:54Z – 2026-05-31 16:00Z SFC–6,000 ft

    3NM S SIMI VALLEY, CA, Monday, May 18, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/1376 2026-05-19 02:58Z – 2026-05-31 15:00Z SFC–6,000 ft

    3NM S SIMI VALLEY, CA, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21
  • 33337 ft AGL at event
  • 552 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 84/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • KNTD 171555Z 30003KT 7SM OVC047 22/16 A3009 RMK SLP189 T02170161

Flight context

  • ATAC21
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KNTD → KNTD
  • 2026-05-19 02:46 UTC
  • KNTD runway 21

All events on this flight

Return to field 02:46:14 UTC · KNTD runway 21 · 33,337 ft AGL · 552 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 03:42:24 UTC · · 30,225 ft AGL · 526 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 03:42:24 UTC · · 30,225 ft AGL · 526 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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