Return to field — AAL2548

KDFW · 31R

2026-02-27 00:45 UTC· KDFW → KDFW· UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE· A321

AAL2548 (UMB Bank NA) was operating from KDFW to KELP (El Paso International Airport) on 2026-02-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 31R at 00:45 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL364, turnaround area near Roscoe, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 31R
  • 36485 ft AGL at event
  • 504 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDFW 050453Z 34007KT 10SM FEW050 FEW250 22/20 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02220200

Flight context

  • AAL2548
  • UMB Bank NA
  • A321
  • KDFW → KDFW
  • 2026-02-27 00:45 UTC
  • KDFW runway 31R

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:45:46 UTC · KDFW runway 31R · 36,485 ft AGL · 504 kt GS
Diversion 15:50:10 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 15:50:10 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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