Return to field — JIA5602

KDCA · 01

2026-04-02 13:44 UTC· KDCA KDCA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· CRJ9

JIA5602 (American Airlines) had departed KDCA on 2026-04-02. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 01 at 13:44 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL281, turnaround area near Webster, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 28183 ft AGL at event
  • 483 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDCA 170630Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN070 22/19 A3026 RMK T02200190 MADISHF

Flight context

  • JIA5602
  • American Airlines
  • CRJ9
  • KDCA → KDCA
  • 2026-04-02 13:44 UTC
  • KDCA runway 01

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