Return to field — SKW5456

KDEN · 17R

2026-02-11 21:16 UTC· KDEN KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E75L

SKW5456 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) on 2026-02-11. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 21:16 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL355, turnaround area near Grantsville, 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 17R
  • 35545 ft AGL at event
  • 548 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 231253Z 28008KT 10SM FEW100 BKN140 BKN200 14/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01440106

Flight context

  • SKW5456
  • United Airlines
  • E75L
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-02-11 21:16 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:16:25 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 35,545 ft AGL · 548 kt GS
Return to field 21:16:25 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 35,545 ft AGL · 548 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:10 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,585 ft AGL · 197 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:10 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,585 ft AGL · 197 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:07 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,572 ft AGL · 190 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:07 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,572 ft AGL · 190 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:10 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,585 ft AGL · 197 kt GS
Go-around 23:04:10 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 6,585 ft AGL · 197 kt GS

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