Return to field — UAL4197

VHHH

2026-03-29 23:31 UTC· VHHH VHHH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B763

UAL4197 (United Airlines) was operating from VHHH to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-03-29. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) at 23:31 UTC. Peak altitude 6,329 ft, turnaround area near Aberdeen, HK. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 6329 ft AGL at event
  • 291 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • VHHH 162230Z 10007KT 9999 FEW020 27/22 Q1012 NOSIG

Flight context

  • UAL4197
  • United Airlines
  • B763
  • VHHH → VHHH
  • 2026-03-29 23:31 UTC
  • VHHH

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