Return to field — AAL2478

KCLT · 36C

2026-08-21 13:55 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B38M

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AAL2478 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KCLT to TNCM (Princess Juliana International Airport) on 2026-08-21. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36C at 13:55 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL394, turnaround area near Folly Beach, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/5452 2026-08-17 12:30Z – 2026-08-22 06:00Z SFC–2,500 ft

    MAYPORT, FL, Monday, August 17, 2026 through Saturday, August 22, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SPACE OPERATIONS6/5396 2026-08-21 14:57Z – 2026-08-21 19:39Z SFC–180 ft

    Cape Canaveral, FL, Friday, August 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SPACE OPERATIONS6/5397 2026-08-21 14:57Z – 2026-08-21 19:39Z SFC–180 ft

    Cape Canaveral, FL, Friday, August 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/6626 2026-08-21 20:00Z – 2026-08-22 02:30Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Myrtle Beach, SC, Friday, August 21, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • VIP6/6213 2026-08-21 21:30Z – 2026-08-22 01:30Z SFC–17,999 ft

    Myrtle Beach, SC, Friday, August 21, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/5481 2026-08-21 22:30Z – 2026-08-22 03:30Z SFC–400 ft

    Jacksonville, FL, Friday, August 21, 2026 through Saturday, August 22, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 36C
  • 39435 ft AGL at event
  • 493 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 161952Z 12005KT 10SM FEW050 FEW250 30/17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP274 T03000172

Flight context

  • AAL2478
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B38M
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-08-21 13:55 UTC
  • KCLT runway 36C

All events on this flight

Return to field 13:55:46 UTC · KCLT runway 36C · 39,435 ft AGL · 493 kt GS
Go-around 22:52:38 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 1,639 ft AGL · 180 kt GS
Go-around 22:52:38 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 1,639 ft AGL · 180 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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