Return to field — SKW5060

KIAH · 15L

2026-08-26 17:49 UTC· KIAH KIAH· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

SKW5060 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KIAH to KIAH (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a return to field at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 15L at 17:49 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL341, turnaround area near Mamou, US. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 15L
  • 34116 ft AGL at event
  • 455 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 162053Z 12005KT 10SM SCT050 BKN250 35/23 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T03500228 58019

Flight context

  • SKW5060
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KIAH → KIAH
  • 2026-08-26 17:49 UTC
  • KIAH runway 15L

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