Return to field — ATAC11

KLUF · 03R

2026-01-07 14:18 UTC· KLUF → KLUF· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

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ATAC11 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KLUF on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 03R at 14:18 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL283, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 03R
  • 28366 ft AGL at event
  • 540 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • KLUF 180855Z 01004KT 7SM CLR 28/20 A2995 RMK AO2A SLP127 T02770200 57005 $

Flight context

  • ATAC11
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-01-07 14:18 UTC
  • KLUF runway 03R

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:18:28 UTC · KLUF runway 03R · 28,366 ft AGL · 540 kt GS
Unstable approach 15:35:07 UTC · KLUF runway 03L · 2,165 ft AGL · 204 kt GS
Unstable approach 15:35:07 UTC · KLUF runway 03L · 2,165 ft AGL · 204 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 14:45:33 UTC · · 27,414 ft AGL · 433 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 14:45:33 UTC · · 27,414 ft AGL · 433 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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