Return to field — AAL1965

KCLT · 36C

2026-04-28 13:22 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL1965 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to MDPC (Punta Cana International Airport) on 2026-04-28. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36C at 13:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL346, turnaround area near Georgetown, 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 36C
  • 34600 ft AGL at event
  • 496 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 201252Z 16003KT 10SM SCT150 BKN180 BKN250 24/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02390183 $

Flight context

  • AAL1965
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-04-28 13:22 UTC
  • KCLT runway 36C

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:22:17 UTC · KCLT runway 36C · 34,600 ft AGL · 496 kt GS
Go-around 21:03:53 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 1,184 ft AGL · 148 kt GS
Go-around 21:03:53 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 1,184 ft AGL · 148 kt GS

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