Return to field — SKW3434

KSAN · 27

2026-05-18 02:27 UTC· KSAN KSAN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· E75L

SKW3434 (Skywest Airlines) had departed KSAN on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) on runway 27 at 02:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL302, turnaround area near Yucaipa, 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)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0091 2026-01-04 00:01Z – 2026-07-04 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4160 2026-02-14 08:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Chula Vista, CA, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

    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 27
  • 30244 ft AGL at event
  • 451 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSAN 200951Z 04003KT 10SM BKN019 22/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02170167 $

Flight context

  • SKW3434
  • Skywest Airlines
  • E75L
  • KSAN → KSAN
  • 2026-05-18 02:27 UTC
  • KSAN runway 27

All events on this flight

Return to field 02:27:15 UTC · KSAN runway 27 · 30,244 ft AGL · 451 kt GS
Go-around 04:48:26 UTC · KSAN runway 27 · 2,060 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Go-around 04:48:26 UTC · KSAN runway 27 · 2,060 ft AGL · 177 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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