Return to field — AAL2962

KMIA · 27

2026-05-01 14:50 UTC· KMIA KMIA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

AAL2962 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to KDSM (Des Moines International Airport) on 2026-05-01. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 27 at 14:50 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL380, turnaround area near Abraham’s Bay, BS. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27
  • 38041 ft AGL at event
  • 490 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMIA 162153Z 08012KT 10SM SCT031 SCT043 SCT090 BKN300 31/24 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP177 T03110239 $

Flight context

  • AAL2962
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMIA → KMIA
  • 2026-05-01 14:50 UTC
  • KMIA runway 27

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