Return to field — AAL1304

KDFW · 36R

2026-01-11 15:24 UTC· KDFW → KDFW· UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE· A321

AAL1304 (UMB Bank NA) was operating from KDFW to MMSD (Los Cabos International Airport) on 2026-01-11. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 36R at 15:24 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Mertzon, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 36R
  • 36050 ft AGL at event
  • 527 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDFW 131553Z 19014G22KT 10SM SCT024 BKN031 30/23 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03000233

Flight context

  • AAL1304
  • UMB Bank NA
  • A321
  • KDFW → KDFW
  • 2026-01-11 15:24 UTC
  • KDFW runway 36R

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:24:45 UTC · KDFW runway 36R · 36,050 ft AGL · 527 kt GS
Return to field 15:24:45 UTC · KDFW runway 36R · 36,050 ft AGL · 527 kt GS
Diversion 21:32:17 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:32:17 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:32:17 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 21:32:17 UTC · K52F runway 17 · 0 ft AGL · 120 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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