Return to field — VOZ1746

YPAD · 23

2026-02-23 01:38 UTC· YPAD → YPAD· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ1746 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YPAD to YPAD (Adelaide International Airport) on 2026-02-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Adelaide International Airport (YPAD) on runway 23 at 01:38 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL392, turnaround area near Port Broughton, AU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 23
  • 39234 ft AGL at event
  • 488 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YPAD 231700Z AUTO 34005KT 9999 // NCD 11/06 Q1022

Flight context

  • VOZ1746
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YPAD → YPAD
  • 2026-02-23 01:38 UTC
  • YPAD runway 23

All events on this flight

Return to field 01:38:16 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 39,234 ft AGL · 488 kt GS
Return to field 01:38:16 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 39,234 ft AGL · 488 kt GS
Go-around 06:52:48 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 192 ft AGL · 139 kt GS
Go-around 06:52:48 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 192 ft AGL · 139 kt GS
Go-around 06:53:04 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 146 ft AGL · 151 kt GS
Go-around 06:53:04 UTC · YPAD runway 23 · 146 ft AGL · 151 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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