Return to field — QFA728

YSSY · 34L

2025-11-27 00:00 UTC· YSSY → YSSY· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA728 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YSSY to YAYE (Ayers Rock Connellan Airport) on 2025-11-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 34L at 00:00 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Blayney, AU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,999 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 34L
  • 38106 ft AGL at event
  • 559 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YSSY 261400Z AUTO 17022KT 9999 // OVC024 OVC031 17/13 Q1029

Flight context

  • QFA728
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YSSY → YSSY
  • 2025-11-27 00:00 UTC
  • YSSY runway 34L

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:00:12 UTC · YSSY runway 34L · 38,106 ft AGL · 559 kt GS
Return to field 00:00:12 UTC · YSSY runway 34L · 38,106 ft AGL · 559 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:26 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 462 ft AGL · 160 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:26 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 462 ft AGL · 160 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:30 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 432 ft AGL · 162 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:30 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 432 ft AGL · 162 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:30 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 432 ft AGL · 162 kt GS
Go-around 07:24:30 UTC · YSSY runway 16R · 432 ft AGL · 162 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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