Return to field — AAL1943

KJFK · 31L

2026-08-13 10:29 UTC· KJFK → KJFK· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· A319

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AAL1943 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KJFK to KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport) on 2026-08-13. SkyMeter detected a return to field at John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) on runway 31L at 10:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL384, turnaround area near Cabrera, DO. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31L
  • 38405 ft AGL at event
  • 516 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KJFK 170051Z 19007KT 10SM BKN060 BKN180 BKN250 22/19 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP262 T02220189 $

Flight context

  • AAL1943
  • Wilmington Trust
  • A319
  • KJFK → KJFK
  • 2026-08-13 10:29 UTC
  • KJFK runway 31L

All events on this flight

Return to field 10:29:34 UTC · KJFK runway 31L · 38,405 ft AGL · 516 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 14:34:30 UTC · · 34,809 ft AGL · 442 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 14:34:30 UTC · · 34,809 ft AGL · 442 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KJFK